Show f 4— The Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday January 26 1914 Cost of living r pay increases The Social Security checks delivered this month included a 3V& percent automatic cost of living benefit increase according to Social Security I will be IS next year and have been told by my local Sodal Security office that 1 can cat Medicare at that age But Tm confused about what Q Medicare pays for Are then two parts to Medicare coverage? If so whafs the difference between them T tal A Medicare does have two insurance and medical Insurance Hospital insurance can help pay for care in a skilled nursing home health care Medical and facility insurance can help pay for medically necessary doctors' services hospital services and certain supplies that are not covered by the hospital Insurance part of Medicare Medical Insurance also can pay for home health services For more details about coverage and premiums call or visit your local Social Security office and ask for the booklet "A Brief Explanation of Medicare" Q I got SSI payments The first check I got four months ago wu for less monsy than I have gotten sfnee then Is thmeamfstaksT A No Your first SSI check was “prorated" This means you only got paid for the days of the month that you were actually eligible for SSI (You Cannot be paid for any days before the date you apply for SSI payments) Your checks since then have each been for a parts-hospi- out-patie- nt full month officlalsThe automatic increase formerly made in July checks was delayed for six months by 1983 legislation the officials said is designed to strengthen the Social Security system Future increases will also be made in January checks Social Security and supplemental income (SSI) payments are increased automatically when the cost of living Increases 3 percent or more from one year to the next the officials said Examples of the new benefit rates include: The maximum monthly payment to a water age 65 in 1983 increased from $709 to $734 The average monthly benefit for a retired water increased from $411 to $425 The average monthly benefit for a retired couple increased from $709 to $733 The average monthly benefit for an widower increased from aged widow $380 to $393 The average monthly benefit for a disabled worker wife and children increased from $835 to $864 a ARE YOU LOOKING FOR few days ago someone came to my door to asked me some questions Hs said he was from Social Security and wanted to know about how much money I had when I keep ft etc I wu afraid to let Urn in since he didn't have any identification Now I'm worried that my checks may be stopped What should I dor A You should call your local Social Security office and tell them what happened You did the right thing If anyone cornu to your home to talk about your supplemental security income or Social Security checks always ask for identification If you still have any doubts you should call the local Social Security office and ask if they sent someone to see you And remember- -a Social Security employee will never ask you for money to have iwwthiwg done It is the employee's Job to help you Q I wu recently widowed and am very depressed The doctor I normally see hu suggested that I see a psychiatrist for help wm my Medican Insurance pay for this kind of treatment? A If you have Medicare medical insurance services you receive from a treatment of a doctor for severe mental illness-su- ch covered under a special payment rule But the maximum amount medical insurance can pay for these services is $250 in a year The payment would be less than $250 though if charges for these services are used to meet part or all of your $75 deductible Q A out-patie- nt u If you hv a question concerning Social Security or Medicare maH you r inquiry to: Visions PO Boo 470 Ogdon Utati SM02 Replies o your questions will appear as space allows in Ms cqtomn DIMM SATISFACTION TRY umnamxi CEDAR BREAK 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday thru Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday Only 85 East Main Wellsville Utah Why not shop in warm climate 3 controlled comfort It’s great for the whole family Xt£ For any Occasion It's Our Wostom Room For A Relaxed Dining Atmosphoro Seafood Delicious-Steak- s Chickon SPECIALS t ChSckNlnsst solod dosort wHh soup $45 For Rasorvations Call 753-313- OHM FRI 9 i or SAT OMIT 245-671- 2 4:91 TO 9:39 PM 4 |