Effective Date of Benefits. The application must be received within 90 days after the month in which the applicant applies for and has been accepted in both Parts A and B of Medicare, and then approved by Blue Shield. If the application is approved by Blue Shield, the effective date of benefits shall be the same as the effective date of benefits under Parts A and B of Medicare.
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Sources: Health Service Agreement, Medicare Supplement Plan Evidence of Coverage, Medicare Supplement Plan Evidence of Coverage