Gil was entitled to D-HI and D-SMI when DIB terminated 3/31/92. Gil requested reconsideration
of the disability cessation, but did not request benefit continuation at that time.
In 1/93, was advised there was no basis for reversing the cessation. However, immediately
appealed the reconsideration determination and requested continuation of both DIB
and Medicare. DIB, D-HI and D-SMI were reinstated effective 1/1/93. The ALJ reversed
the cessation and both DIB and D-HI are reinstated effective 4 /1/92. Since more than
5 months SMI premiums would be due if D-SMI were also reinstated effective 4/1/92,
Gil is advised if desires D-SMI for the period 4/92-12/92, Gil must file a written
request within 60 days of the notice and authorize deduction of the retroactive premiums
from the monthly benefits.