A class action suit was filed in 1996 in Pensacola, Fla., by retirees William Schism and Robert Reinhie who sought reimbursement of money withheld from their pay for Medicare and for future Medicare deductions. They welcomed attorney at law, Medal of Honor winner Col. George E. (Bud) Day.

This suit is filed by retired veterans of World War II and Korea who entered military service before June 7, 1956 and must be honorably retired with 20 or more years of service, 65 years of age and currently on Medicare and are or have paid for Part B coverage. Widows can file on behalf of the deceased if they meet the requirements at the time of death. This case was won.

The class action officers are located at 32 Beal Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. 32548-5398. Voice mail is 800-972-6275, or phone 850-664-6325 or 5139. The Web site is http://www.class act-lawsuit.com, e-mail law suit@emerald coast.com.

The full order can be viewed at http://www.fedcir.gov/daily log.html. (Schism vs. U.S. dated Feb. 8, 2001.) If you know a veteran who qualifies for this, please notify him.

Lynwood Francis Giles

Ellsworth