ary time off during the day, you'll find that

ary time off during the day, you'll find that the Winchester office Is open on Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 A letter or phone call will give you the needed Information and can start the application process, If you so desire. It Is important that you sign up for medical Insurance protection three months before you reach 65. This will Insure that you have the coverage effective with the month you reach age 65. If you do not enroll during this period you will not have another opportun ity until the last three months of the next odd-numbered year (1967). Also, If you wait tc enroll, you may have to pay higher premiums and youi coverage won’t begin until July ! 1 of the following year. Your hospital insurance ! coverage will start immediate ly when you are 65. Remember the same application, form Isi used for medical Insurance (doctor bills), hospitalization and for any retirement benefits which may be payable. If no cash benefits may be paid \ because of current earnings you'll still have the hospita]! and medical protection. Even If you’ve never worked under i social security you're proba bly eligible for medicare. When you file your appll cation you will be asked to sub mit proof of your age. Your i social security office will be able to help you obtain satis factory proof, if you neec assistance. If you’re nearing 65 don’t procrastinate — it may be later than you think.