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sfor months, even though their visit involves benefit checks which, over the years, will amount to many thousands iof dollars." "Most people do plan ahead, and most will call at the, ^social security office prior to the time of their actual retirement to 'set things up’," said Mrs. Hazel F. Daly. She noted, however, that those who delay could not only be delaying future : checks, but also be in danger of losing some benefits to which they could be already entitled. "A wide move is for a person to call two or three months before he could possibly start receiving benefits to talk his case over with us. He will then be given an estimate of- his ■ benefits. The conditions under which he will receive monthly checks can also be explained. In some cases after he has these facts, a person’s final retirement plans can be thought out, and a future retirement schedule can actually be set up. If the time is right for applying for benefits, the caller will be invited to apply and will be told what sort of proofs to bring in," Mrs. Hazel F. Daly added.
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