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range Medicare health insurance protection even if there are no plans for retirement.

A person should have certain information ready when applying, like his or her Social Security number and proof of his or her date df birth. An official record of birth recorded before age five is best, but other records* can be used if this is not in existence.

Forms W-2 (wage and tax statement) or self employment tax returns for the last two years should be available. These are needed so that all of a person’s earnings can be considered in figuring benefits.

A husband or wife who is also applying should have the same documents.

Do not delay applying if all of this evidence is not available. Call the Social Security office. The people there can tell you what other evidence can be used.

A free leaflet, “Thinking About Retiring?,” is available at the Culpeper Social Security office located at 806 N. Main Street. The telephone number is 825-3500.

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