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ly P'S Seagrave .. Mother's + The Sacrament of Baptism was OMSIP enr (Continued) It is too bad we can't have a Day attendance at church every week. On Sunday we had a splendid congregation. ------------------ eee | administered to Jeffrey Glenn, son of Mr, and Mrs. Gary Mar- quis and Connie Marie daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Bruce Carr, Many friends and relatives of the two families were present, including Mr, and.Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Cam- bray, grand - parents of the Carr baby, © I ---- + ollment period "There was no S.S, session this week, perhaps that was for- tunate as we are "yunning- out of superintendents. One was married last Sat,, another to be married next Sat., while a third Mr. Ken Sturman is in Oshawa hospital recovering from-a knee operation. : In all this confusion of wed- not forget that ovr S.S. Anni. PORT PERRY STAR Thursday, May 12, 1966 --11 dings and showers etc. we must versary is coming up on May 22nd, Guest speaker Rev. R. Tristram will address us at 11 am, and 7.30 p.m. There will-be no Sunday din- very liberal offering in support of our S.S, work. Remember the concert by the Cambridge Capers in - the Church on Saturday evening. Unit 1 U.C.W. would like to ner served at the church this see a good crowd. extended to May 16th Ontario Health Minister Dr. M. B. Dymond has announced that residents of the Province may still receive full Ontario Medical Services Insurance Plan coverage and benefits by before May 16th. ~Dr. Dymond added, how- ever, that a large number of residents had indicated they would join OMSIP but for a variety of reasons had 'been unable to send in their application" in time. The OMSIP open enrollment period has therefore been | extended by two weeks in order that these persons may qualify for coverage from the day the Plan goes into effect on July 1st. B ~~ "The May 16th deadline is final," added the minis- ter. "This enrollment dead- line cannot be extended any further because it takes "The Plan is a success," declared the Minister. "The number of applications received alread y cover more than 1,100,000 of our citizens." July 1st providing they enroll in the Plan OMSIP head office is located at 135 St. Clair West, Toronto. - 'Applications are already being processed by modern micro-photo methods and computers. OLD AGE PENSIONERS time to process such a flood Many old age pensioners have automatically been enrolled of applications even with it OMSIP but most must fill in and submit an application. i the most moderne Available." enrollment period means that those residents who of Welfare. quipment mp, ce who will get automatic coverage are pensioners who are presently receiving benefit under The Ontario Old ~The extension of the open' Age Assistance Act, or those pensioners who have been declared eligible for coverage by the Ontario Department have already enrolled, and OMSIP registration cards. those who enroll before May "These pensioners have already received their 16th, will be protected by All other pensioners must complete and submit a» ~ppli- OMSIP, beginning July 1st, cation to receive OMSIP coverage. ~ - Ontario residents who en- . If you have not received an OM SIP registration card, or roll after May 16th will have not already sent in an application form, you must apply before May 16th for coverage when the Plan starts on J uly 1st. have to undergo a minimum three month waiting period before they are entitled to OMSIP coverage and bene- fits, said Dr. Dymond. YOUR OMSIP APPLICATION IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE Notification of acceptance to be sent out shortly People who have already enrolled in OMSIP n not apply a second time. Dr. Dymond stated that their applications are now being processed, and their the mail very soon. notification will arrive in OMSIP BENEFITS OMSIP provides practicall as benefits including: y all physicians' services ® Doctor visits in the home, office or hospital. * Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries. * Diagnosis, pre-operation care and treatment, surgery and post-operation care. * Obstetrical care, including pre-natal and post- natal care effective fro ® Anaesthesia and X-ray m the date of enrollment. s for diagnostic, - surgical and other procedures. * Treatment of fractures and dislocations. * Certified specialist services at established rates when you are referred to the specialist by your doctor. © Certain dental surgical a hospital. " services performed in : Sli 1 year as the officers hope for a NOTE: OMSIP will not pay for the cost of hospitaliza- tion. OMSIP is an additional service, not a substitute for Ontario Hospital Insurance. You will still require coverage by Hospital Insurance. \ OMSIP IS VOLUNTARY-- APPLICATION | OMSIP isa voluntary plan and you can cancel your membership at any time. The government, how- ever, can only cancel mem- berships in the case of mis- representation, misuse of services, non-payment of premiums, or 3 months after a member has ceased to be a resident of Ontario. If you fill out this appli- SEND YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO OMSIP, P.O. BOX 1700, TERMINAL A, TORONTO if required, additional application forms are available from any bank, or from OMSIP, 135 St. Clair Ave., West, Toronto 7. ------iry yr ele AT a LLY x EL y 1 5 Fa WEL 3 RUT ™t 3 4 a eat 34 S NECESSARY cation and mail it now, you will be eligible for OMSIP coverageibeginning July 1st. Otherwise _you will have to wait a minimum of 3 months for your eoverage to-begin. Since these applications have to be recorded with a micro-photo machine, please print carefully and plainly with a ball point pen only. rh PA APY i wy. fF ov re Deal TY RE le 2 AR a | a ~ vA N » ANI.5 re a A oN a ty Feige We Cal Xs