Social Security  Administration
         Medicare  Prescription Drug Assistance
         Important Information
          
         Date: December 10, 2005
         Social Security Number: 123-00-6789
          
         JOHN Q. PUBLIC
         123 MAIN ST
         SPRINGFIELD OH 45501
          
          
          
         On _______(1)_________, we talked with _________(2)_____ about ___3)_____ eligibility
            for extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Before we can decide if
            _________(4)______ eligible, you must file an application.
         
          
         What To Do Next 
          
         You may complete an application right away on the Social Security Administration’s
            website at www.socialsecurity.gov on the Internet. If you would like a Social Security representative to take the application
            for you, call us toll free at 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment.
         
          
         What Will Happen
          
         You should get in touch with us right away because the date you file an application
            can make a difference in when the extra help for Medicare prescription drug plan costs
            begins. If you file the application by ______(6)_________, we will use ____(7)__________,
            the date _________(7)_________ contacted us, as the filing date.
         
          
         If you file an application, we will review the claim and make a decision. If you do
            not agree with what we decide, you will be able to appeal the decision.
         
          
         If You Have Any Questions 
          
         If you have any questions, you may call, write, or visit any Social Security office.
            If you call or visit, please have this letter with you. The address and telephone
            number of the office that serves your area is:
         
          
                                                      ________________(8)______________
         Also, if you plan to visit, you may call ahead to make an appointment. Our toll-free
            number is 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY
            number toll-free at 1-800-325-0778.
         
          
         This will help us serve you more quickly when you arrive at the office.
          
          
          
                                                                                         Manager
          
         SSA-L824 (12/2004)
          
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What to Do Next
          
         
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