A HI record showing entitlement to Part A and Part B benefits is automatically established
for all individuals who are on the MBR and,
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have been entitled to disability benefits for 21 months, or,
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reach the 3rd month prior to their attainment of age 65.
At this time, a HI card is mailed showing an effective date for Part A and Part B
entitlement. Instructions tell the beneficiary who does not want Part B to:
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check the appropriate box,
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sign where indicated, and,
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return the card to SSA before the effective date shown on the card.
When SSA receives a card from a beneficiary who does not want Part B, Part B entitlement
is removed from the MBR and HI record. A new card showing Part A entitlement only
is then issued to the beneficiary.