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Show HEALTH INSURANCE CARD IS VALUABLE If you art one of millions of elderly Americana, you may have !n your possession s card whL! may be your most valuable protection against the costs of hospital and doctor bills. This is, of course, your medicare Health Insurance Card which shows that you have coverage under the social security medicare program. The medicare program is composed of two parts. The first is hospital Insurance. This helps you pay your hospital bills as well as certain health services which are needed after you get out of the hospital. The second part of the medicare program helps pay your doctor bills. It also pays for certain medical supplies, laboratory testa, x-rays, and other medical services. To become entitled to medicare starting with age 65 you must file an application one to three months before you are age 65. An early contact may save you Inconvenience and loss of benefits. It will speed things up if you get a certified copy of your birth certificate. Alto, bring a-long a copy of last year's income tax return and W-2 form. Be prepared to make an estimate of the amount you expect to earn this year. If you are unable to get this information, do not wait. Your social security representative will help you. Contact him at least three to six months before you are age 65. If you wish assistance, or have questions about medicare or monthly benefits, a social security representative will be in Panguitch at the courthouse on Thursday, July 17, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. |