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09-03-2008, 07:45 PM | #1 | |||
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It is that time again...time to begin to comtemplate Open Enrollment for Medicare medical plans and Part D plans...urg!!
This .pdf file is a chart of the mailing and when to expect them to arrive in your mailbox: "CMS has developed a 2008 Mailings Chart that provides an overview of materials people with Medicare may receive from CMS, SSA and plan sponsors. Hyperlinks to these mailings are referenced in the chart for your convenience." Guide to LIS Mailings from CMS, Social Security and Plans SUMMER AND FALL 2008 Also, SSA Information on Redeterminations SSA is in the process of mailing “SSA Review of Your Eligibility for Extra Help” redetermination notices to some beneficiaries who are currently receiving the low-income subsidy. About 253,000 beneficiaries will receive this mailing beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2008. Beneficiaries must complete the enclosed form within 30 days and submit it to the Wilkes-Barre Data Operations Center in the enclosed pre-paid envelope for processing. If a beneficiary needs assistance, they should contact SSA at 1-800-SSA-1213 (1-800-772-1213) or their local SSA field office. If a beneficiary does not complete and return the form, eligibility for Extra Help may be terminated effective January 1, 2009. A sample of the cover letter and form is located at http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/SSA-1026B-OCR-SM-
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09-03-2008, 09:38 PM | #2 | |||
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Carolyn
Thanks for posting this - I know you are well-informed about this subject.
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