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Show I he A Time lo Live , ' v Our Social Security Finally Explained B i Bob Walton At long la5t the Social Se- I curity Administration has come up w ith a senes of cobrightly lored pam- phlets that explain, m fash- simple mn lust about even thing one should know about his Social Security, f ' r If you still have .oine of those earlier blue booklets our Social Secuntv, now is the time to pitch them and start all over again. The new booklets aie free tor the asking at any Social Secuntv oltice One of the first of the new ones, a foldover orange pamphlet. dated January, 1973, in capsule format all of the important changes Congress has incorporated in the new Social Secuntv bill passed late last year. It's a good one to start with. There are two that will be prime interest to people about to retire entitled' Estimating Your Social Security Check and Improvement in Your Social Security (ish Benefits. The first name has a blue cover and the other one is orange. Possible Surprises of Still another one is entitled You Can Work and Still Get Social Security Checks. All working retirees should read it carefully. It contains some possible surprises for elderly ; .Workers. , However, a word of caution to keep in mind: If you think as you read that Social Security owes you some money, dont count on it until you consult an agent. The monev table is confusing and could be misinte, preted. Of great interest to the is a green pamIf You're phlet. Reporting Your Income for Social Security. The bad new's is that the present tax on earnings is 8 percent on Sl(), 800 this year but will go to 8 percent on 812,000 in 1974. Answer Most Questions a farmer there's a special pamphlet. Farmers . . . How to Heport Your Income for Social Security. Both pamphlets answer just about every question a worker might ask. If vou're There is a special dark blue pamphlet on disability which every one should acquaint himself with. There will be more about this in an upcoming column Meanwhile. .anyone who feels he is eligible for disability benefits must be sure to answer all of the questions starting on Page 10. For one thing, a person has to provide proof of his disability. Just saying your health is so bad you can't work wont get you anything but a turndown. Pick Up Tables With the disability pampnlet everyone should also piek up a copy of the tables for determining retirement, survivors and disability insurance benefits. While you probably won't Come up with the exact amount due you, you should come close. A full explanation of bene SALT LAKE fits available to persons dis abled before age 22 is giv en u a light blue pamphlet w high ii MUST readmg for all such un fortunate persons. More than a quarter of a million pc-receive such benefits for disabilities which began in childhood and continue on through adult years. t. halt Lake Tribune, Sunday, June II, 1573 3 V ', t s sH . r f Jf I V . ' 4 Vv . jT , N OIv4 I VALLEY FAIR COTTONWOOD UNIVERSITY MALL OGDEN mns While payments to minor children usually stop at age 18, they can be continued until one is 22 if he is attending college, a state supported hign school or a qualifying vocational or trade school. Most Schools Qualify Almost anv college or university qualifies, but if it's a private school, accredited or not, it is best to consult your local Social Security agent. Even some schools in foreign countries may qualify, but one should find out before enrolling. Monthly checks to students continue during vacation periods of up to four months if the student attended classes full time before the vacation and intends to return following the vacation. The same work rules apply students that cover retirees. Just so long as one does not earn more than $2,190 in a calendar year he receives his full monthly benefit. And if his earnings go above $2,100 he forfeits $1 for each $2 earned m excess. to Marriage Is Out But and don't forget this marriage is out for any student receiving Social Secuntv. There are more instructions in the red pamphlet, Social Securitv Checks for Students 18 to 22. One entire pamphlet (blue) is devoted to a description of what is covered by Medicare while another (red) is devoted to "Highlights m 1972 Medicare Changes.For instance, it explains what those under 65 who have been on disability for at least two years must do to qualify for Medicare starting July 1. For 1973 the annual deduction for medical bills is $60. and the deduction the patient in a hospital must pav is now - MONDAY 10 A.M. DOOR CRASHER r All m all, r nylon shag 0 luxury by a very famous maker $72 Two More Pamphlets Two additional pamphlets, How Medicare Helps When You Enter a Hospital. 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