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Health Insurance
From 1982 until 1986, the Gaskins family had no medical
insurance. Beginning in October of 1986, when Mr. Gaskins was
approved for his retroactive Social Security payments, he
received Medicare insurance coverage;5 his hospital insurance
coverage was effective retroactive to January of 1984. These
insurance benefits applied to Mr. Gaskins only, not to the other
members of his family. During 1989 to 1991, the Gaskins received
several past due notices related to medical charges. On November
6, 1990, Mrs. Gaskins was approved for public assistance which
entitled her to free medical care. Mrs. Gaskins' secretarial job
at the Schuylkill County Courthouse, which she began in May of
1992, now provides medical insurance for the Gaskins and their
daughter.
Other Resources and Assistance Received
During-the early 1980's, Mrs. Gaskins' father gave them
money. Mr. Gaskins' sister gave them several hundred dollars.
The Gaskins did not repay this money.
In 1982, the Gaskins sold a piece of undeveloped real
property for $7,500. The Gaskins had purchased this 5 1/2-acre
property in 1970 for $200 at a tax sale. Of the proceeds from
5It appears that Mr. Gaskins did not elect to take the
supplemental medical insurance coverage retroactive to Jan. 1984
which was made available for a cost of $500.70. This cost could be
paid in a lump sum, or deducted from the next 21 monthly benefit
checks.
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