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said, “1b directed to those who are eligible for . social security but have not applied. They can no longer assume that no benefits are due them as long as they working.” The new “Medicare”, Mrs. Daly continued, can be collected by those who work no matter how much income they have; an application, however, must be filed. To get the full protection offered at the earliest date, those who are now 65 or over, or who will be before 1968, must apply no later than March 31, 1966. An oldster who is still working is just as likely, perhaps more so, to need the Hospital and Medical Insurance protection as one who is retired. Those who have already applied are protected and are being contacted by mail. “The name and addresses of those who have not applied are not known to us”, Mrs. Daly said. “Unless they act to protect their own interests, by applying without delay, they stand to lose part, or all, of the medical insurance protection available to them.” A single application, by a person insured under social security and now 65 or over, will establish his eligibility for: (1) Monthly benefits, when he retires, (2) Hospital Insurance at no cost and (3) Medi cal Insurance, if he chooses, for a $3 monthly premium starting for next July.
An appointment for those who wish to apply is not neces
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