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matically, without premium charge, to people reaching 65 who are eligibel for social security or railroad retirement benefits—and to disabled people under 65 who have been entitled to social security disability benefits for 24 consecutive months or more.

“People 65 and over who aren’t eligible for social security benefits can get Medicare hospital insurance by paying a monthly premium if they also sign up for the medical insurance,’’ Mrs. Crumpton said.

The hospital insurance premium rate is based on the average monthly Medicare hospital insurance payment for patients who

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