Social Security
                  Administration
         Medicare
                  Prescription Drug Assistance
         Application
                  Development
          
          
         Telephone: 410-222-7777
                                                            
                  Date: 11/05/05
         
         Social Security Number: 123-00-6789
          
         JOHN Q. PUBLIC
         123 MAIN ST
         SPRINGFIELD OH 45501
          
          
          
         This is a very important letter and could affect whether you get extra help to pay
            for your prescription drugs. Please read carefully. If there is anything you do not
            understand, please get in touch with us right away.
         
          
         What You Need To Do 
          
         Please furnish the information requested below and return this letter.  (Only the checked box applies to you.)
         
          
         [ ] Answer the following question (s).
          
         (Drop Down Box)
          
         Have you or your spouse (if married and living together) set aside any money for burial
            expenses?
         
          
         You: _____Yes_____No
         Your spouse (if living together): _____Yes______No
          
         [ ] Clarify the responses to the following question(s) ________________________________
         
          
          
         If We Do Not Hear From You 
          
         We may deny your Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs if
            you do not respond to this request or contact us by November 20, 2005.
         
          
          
         If You Have Any Questions    
          
         If you have any questions or need help, please call us at the telephone number shown
            at the top of this letter and ask for Mr.
               James Robinson.
          
          
         Carolyn Simmons
         Associate Commissioner
          
         Enclosure (s)
         Envelope