BOOKLET PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHANGES IN MEDICARE

CAPE GIRARDEAU - People who want to supplement their Medicare coverage with private health insurance can get information from a recently updated booklet.

The Guide To Health Insurance For People With Medicare tells about the 1990 changes in Medicare protection, types of private health insurance, and hints on shopping for private health insurance.

The guide was prepared by the Health Care Financing Administration, which administers the Medicare program, and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Copies are available free by writing to the Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009.