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security of knowing that serious illness is no longer the financial threat that it was in the past.”
Since January 1, 1967, for example, there have been 640.000 admissions of older people to extend care facilities for posthospital care, and 485.000 home health care plans have been set up for older people to receive visits from visiting nurses, physical therapists, and other health care specialist. Bills have been paid for 1.4 million visits of older people to the hospital for outpatient diagnostic services.
“Medicare enters its third year on a sound administrative basis,” Commissioner Ball said. “With experience and the close cooperation of all involved, problems that arose with the launching of the massive program have been eased, and the entire administrative process is p p d§jc continuous careful study to assure that it operates at maximum efficiency. If you have any questions or problems concerning Medicare or how to claim Medicare benefits contact your social security office in Winchester at 20 S. Cameron St., or telephone 667-1511.
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