THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 Page 15 WIN | FROM Page 14 1. On Feb. 11, 1969, what U.S. senator gave a speech at the dedication of Boston City Hall? 2. How are Seville, Valencia and Mandarin similar? 3. Are hares native to both the Artic and Antarctic continents? 4. On Feb. 12, 1809, what biologist, geologist and naturalist was born who introduced the theory of natural selection? 5. What anatomical part is a scruff ? 6. What dog breed is Snoopy? 7. Sunday, Feb. 13 is Super Bowl LVI; what does LVI mean? 8. The Shetland Islands originated what that is called Fair Isle? 9. On Feb. 14, 2005, YouTube was launched by three former employees of what e-commerce company? 10. In 1400 on St. Valentine’s Day, France’s Charles VI created a High Court of Love that was to be run by what demographic group? 11. What second-driest U.S. state’s official cooking pot is the Dutch oven? Answers 12. In “Casablanca,” what character sang “As Time Goes By”? 13. On Feb. 15, 1876, the Great Elm in what Boston park was felled by a storm? 14. In 1957 what famous singer recorded a song with “teddy bear” in the title? 15. What is measured in watts? 16. The first-ever mechanically frozen artificial ice rink, the Glaciarium (1844) in London, used what animal product to create ice? 17. On Feb. 16, 1968, in Alabama, what emergency telephone number system devised by the National Fire Chiefs Association was inaugurated? 18. Terrible’s Road House, the world’s largest Chevron station, is in Jean, Nevada; Jean has what population record? 19. At the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair, what sweet treat was called “Hit Food of the Century of Progress”? 20. On Feb. 17, 1953, Ian Fleming began writing the fi rst James Bond novel, which is called what? Approaching 65? Here’s What to Know About Enrolling in Medicare Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how to sign-up? Approaching 65 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplifi ed rundown of what to know. First a quick review. Remember that original Medicare has two parts: Part A, which provides hospital coverage and is free for most people, and Part B which covers doctor’s visits and other medical services, and costs $170.10 per month for most enrollees in 2021. When to Enroll Everyone is eligible for Medicare at age 65, even if your full Social Security retirement age is 66 or later. You can enroll any time during the “initial enrollment period,” which is a seven-month period that includes the three months before, the month of, and the three months after your 65th birthday. It’s best to enroll three months before your birth month to ensure your coverage starts when you turn 65. If you happen to miss the seven-month sign-up window for Medicare Part B, you’ll have to wait until the next “general enrollment period” which runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 with benefi ts beginning the following July 1. You’ll also incur a 10 percent penalty for each year you wait beyond your initial enrollment period, which will be tacked on to your monthly Part B premium. You can sign up for premium-free Part A, at any time with no penalty. Working Exceptions Special rules apply if you’re eligible for Medicare and still on the job. If you have health insurance coverage through your employer or your spouse’s employer, and the company has 20 or more employees, you have a “special enrollment period” in which you can sign up. This means that you can delay enrolling in Medicare Part B and are not subject to the 10 percent late-enrollment penalty as long as you sign up within eight months of losing that coverage. Drug Coverage Be aware that original Medicare does not cover prescription medications, so if you don’t have credible drug coverage from an employer or union, you’ll need to buy a Part D drug plan from a private insurance company (see Medicare. gov/plan-compare) during your initial enrollment if you want coverage. If you don’t, you’ll incur a premium penalty – one percent of the average national premium ($33 in 2022) for every month you don’t have coverage – if you enroll later. Supplemental Coverage If you choose original Medicare, it’s also a good idea to get a Medigap (Medicare supplemental) policy within six months after enrolling in Part B to help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. See Medicare.gov/medigap-supplemental-insurance-plans to shop and compare policies. All-In-One Plans Instead of getting original Medicare, plus a Part D drug plan and a Medigap policy, you could sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan instead (see Medicare.gov/plan-compare) that covers everything in one plan. Nearly half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Advantage plans. These plans, which are also sold by insurance companies, are generally available through HMOs and PPOs and often have cheaper premiums, but their deductibles and co-pays are usually higher. Many of these plans also provide coverage for extra services not off ered by original Medicare like dental, hearing and vision coverage along with gym/fitness memberships, and most plans include prescription drug coverage too. How to Enroll If you’re already receiving your Social Security benefi ts before 65, you will automatically be enrolled in Part A and Part B, and you’ll receive your Medicare card about three months before your 65th birthday. It will include instructions to return it if you have work coverage that qualifi es you for late enrollment. If you’re not receiving Social Security, you’ll need to enroll either online at SSA.gov/medicare or over the phone at 800-772-1213. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. the Patriots. Belloise netted 15 points and DeSimone added 14. Revere has three of its fi nal four regular-season games at home, beginning with a clash against Waltham Friday night (scheduled 6 p.m. tipoff ). Revere boys get back over. 500 The Revere High School boys' basketball team saw its record drop below.500 before reversing the trend and winning two straight to improve to 7-6 overall. With seven games left in the regular season, the Patriots have their sights set on earning a postseason berth. A memorable win over Hamilton-Wenham at TD Garden in Boston last Saturday got the Patriots back on track. The game was part of the Andrew James Lawson Foundation Jamboree. Domenic Boudreau was the top story off ensively for the Patriots as he canned 20 points in a 4540 win over the Generals. Once again, Revere's defense proved to be a key factor by holding the Generals to just 40 points. Off ensively, the Patriots had no other players in double fi gures. Hamza Ghoul collected eight points and Jack D'Ambrosio added seven. Boudreau drilled two shots from beyond the three-point line. The Patriots trailed 20-17 at halftime but went on to outscore Hamilton-Wenham, 158, in the third quarter to grab a four-point lead entering the fi - nal period. They added a point to the margin by producing a 13-12 advantage in the fourth to capture the win. Revere followed up the TD Garden victory with another low-scoring 48-37 triumph over Malden on Tuesday. Double fi gure scorers were Alejandro Hincapie with 12 points and 11 boards, James Clauto with 10 points and nine rebounds and D'Ambrosio with 10 rebounds and fi ve assists. The Patriots helped their cause by hitting seven times from the three-point stripe. Hincapie connected for three of the three-point fi eld goals and Clauto added two. Revere hosted Somerville on Thursday (after press deadline) and play at Medford Saturday afternoon. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 781-286-8500 or Info@ advocatenews.net 1. Ted Kennedy 2. They are types of oranges. 3. Just the Artic 4. Charles Darwin (International Darwin Day’s mission is to inspire people “to refl ect and act on the principles of intellectual bravery, perpetual curiosity, scientifi c thinking, and hunger for truth”) 5. The back of the neck 6. Beagle 7. Fifty-six in Roman numerals 8. Knitting 9. PayPal 10. Women 11. Utah 12. Sam 13. Boston Common 14. Elvis Presley – “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don’t Be Cruel” 15. Power 16. Lard 17. 911 18. No residents – least populous town in the United States 19. Donuts 20. “Casino Royale”
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