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Terrace Bay News, 1 Jun 1967, p. 7

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June 1, 1967 TERRACE BAY NEWS Page 7 OMSIP needs to know... Whats new in your family ? Those important events in your family interest OMSIP too! The Ontario Medical Services Insurance Plan needs your help in keeping your file up-to-date... so that, for instance, you get instant coverage of your new baby...or your own cover- age when you turn twenty-one...perhaps even reduced rates if you should lose your income! We suggest you tear out this check-list and keep it handy--and do let us know about these changes in your family. A Change of Address. Moving's a busy time, but please take a minute to drop us a line. Marital Status. When you get married, you'll want to put your wife on your own OMSIP contract. Birth. Please advise OMSIP within 30 days after the baby is born, or adopted, so you'll get effective coverage immediately. Otherwise, there's a 3 month wait- ing period after notification. Turning twenty-one. When a dependant comes of age, he is no longer covered by his parent's contract and must take out his own coverage. Again, let us know within 30 days for continuous coverage, or you must expect a 3 month waiting period after notification. Loss in Income. If your income is reduced or stopped because of unemployment, illness, disability or retirement, you may be eligible for premium assistance. Please make special application to OMSIP. Old Age Pension. If you are receiving Federal Old Age Security, you do not re- ceive OMSIP coverage automatically. So if you wish to join OMSIP, please apply. Death. Upon the death of a contract halder, the new head of household. should notify OMSIP. Please let us know as well if a dependant dies. This information, kept up-to-date in your file, helps make sure your OMSIP claims are settled fast. But whenever you write OMSIP, be sure to include your name, address and contract number: Address all OMSIP correspondence to: OMSIP, bo 135 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto 7, Ontario. OMSIP, OMSIP helps pay your doctor bills... OMSIP pays 90% of O.M.A. scheduled fees.

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