Fraternity-Testvériség, 1958 (36. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)

1958-08-01 / 8. szám

FRATERNITY

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who sold him in the first place never called back — and the agent of

another company showed interest and concern — the other man got the

business.

“Certainly our agent in this case had the inside track. He had the confidence, liking and respect of the man whom he had already sold or obviously he could not have sold him in the first place. But instead of making prospects of his policy-owners, he undoubtedly followed the more arduous procedure of looking up strange and new contacts.

“Remember, the best prospects you will ever encounter are people whom you have already sold. As their circumstances change, as their economic conditions improve, as their families grow, they expect you to call and offer assistance. Please don’t let them down.”

Well, there you are. A shoe that doesn’t fit all, but does fit many.

However, we have not submitted this letter so that we could point the

finger at anyone. Quite the contrary. We have published it here so that you might read, reflect and point the finger at yourself — if it is a shoe that fits.

PROBLEMS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY

Question: Mother has been a widow for 15 years. She is not a citizen, and is 73 years old. Should she be getting old-age pension?

Answer: If your mother or father ever worked under social security, she should get in touch with her nearest social security office to learn if either worked long enough to receive benefits. If there is nothing payable here, you might inquire at your local welfare department to learn if she meets their requirements for old-age assistance. These are the only two programs which provide payments to the aged.

Question: If a man becomes 65 in October, and worked all through the year to his birthdate, would he be entitled to earn $1200 more in the same year?

Answer: If this man wishes to apply in October and start to receive his checks effective with October, he can make no more than $1200 for the calendar year 1958. His earnings prior to age 65 count in the $1200 limit.

Question: My husband, who was 38 in September, has worked under social security since 1945, averaging $3000 a year. He has lost the sight of one eye and is now losing the sight of the other. Will he be eligible for social security when he becomes totally disabled?

Answer: No disability benefits are payable until a totally and permanently disabled person reaches 50.

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