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If you’re around 65 or have been collecting disability income for 24 months, you’re suitable for Medicare health service. Congratulations! Signing up is a piece of cake. If your Medicare doesn’t start automatically (自动地), then you’ll have to enrollin (参加) Medicare in 1 of 3 ways below.
Sign up for Medicare on line
More people than ever are enrolling in Medicare online. First, you will need an account with the Social Security Administration. Once you have that, click on “Start a New Application” for Medicare on Social Security’s website and immediately receive your application.
Apply for Medicare over the phone
Believe it or not, you can make Medicare happen over the phone. Just call Social Security’s Medicare at 1-800-772-1213. This option will take more time than signing up online, but less time than visiting a Social Security office.
Apply for Medicare in person
The classic way to apply tor Medicare is to visit your local Social Security office and take a number. You’ll have a one-on-one session with a federal employee, who will deal with your application. Make sure to ask for a printed confirmation of your Medicare enrollment before you leave the office. If you don’t know where your local Social Security office is, use the SSA office locator to find one nearby. You can visit any Social Security office, not just the closest one to you.
1. Who can apply for Medicare health service?
A. A 9-year-old child. B. A 58-year-old woman.
C. A 70-year-old man. D. A man who has collected disability income for 18 months.
2. How can you receive your application as soon as possible?
A. Apply online. B. Apply over the phone.
C. Apply in person. D. Talk with a manager.
3. What can you do if you want to - find your local Social Security office?
A. Call 1-800-772-1213. B. Use the SSA office locator.
C. Ask your neighbour for help. D. Search on Social Security’s website.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。介绍了注册参加医疗保险的三种方式。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“If you’re around 65 or have been collecting disability income for 24 months, you’re suitable for Medicare health service. (如果你在大约65岁，或者已经领取了24个月的残疾津贴，你就适合医疗保健服务。)”可以推知，一个70岁的老人适合医疗保健服务。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Apply for Medicare over the phone(通过电话申请医疗保险)下列段落中“This option will take more time than signing up online, but less time than visiting a Social Security office. (这个选择将花费比在线注册更多的时间，但比访问社会保障办公室更少的时间。)”可以推知，在线申请最快。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“If you don’t know where your local Social Security office is, use the SSA office locator to find one nearby. (如果你不知道你当地的社会保障办公室在哪里，使用SSA办公室定位器在附近找到一个。)”可知，如果你想找到你当地的社会保障办公室，你可以使用SSA办公室定位器。故选B项。
