Deadline {or Filing !

Deadline {or Filing !

Medicare In. Claims !

December 31, 1970, is the * deadline for filing Medicare * medical insurance claims for 1 services received October 1,1968, 1 through September 30, 1969, according to Mrs. Hioel F. Crumpton, social security district ' manager in Winchester. ’ “Under the law, Medicare can

pay your medical insurance claim j only within a certain time after treatment or other service. If you have Medicare medical insurance ' and received covered services during the period of October 1, 1968, through September 30, 1969, claims must be filed before the end of this year," she said, “After December 31, 1970, Medicare cannot pay on these a bills.” j

Mrs. Crumpton said that a < completed “Request for Medicare ] Payment” form should be sent to ] Travelers Insurance Co. at P. 0. I Box 142, Roanoke, Va., 24011. > If the doctor or supplier does not ' complete his portion of the form (Part II), an itemized bill must accompany the “Request for Medicare Payment.” Either the itemized bill or Part II of the claim form must show the date, place, and description of each service and the charge for each service.

Mrs. Crumpton said that anyone needing claim forms for Medicare medical insurance or related information should call the Winchester social security office. The telephone number is 667-1511.

Medicare medical insurance is the voluntary part of Medicare. It is available to almost everyone 65 or older and helps pay for

surgical patient in Warren Memorial Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Goranson and Mike North attended the dinner at the Flint Hill fire hall Saturday evening.

Mrs. Bessie Sealock of Winchester spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs. Alma Wines.

Mrs. LaMerle Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leake and Jerry Williams were visitors Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Williams in Manassas.