Historical December 1978 notice or report. Dates, fees, benefits, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability and eligibility have not been established.
Senior Home Security, 772-5500, offers insulation service. You pay for materials but labor is free. They also provide some repair work and lock service. Also, Vials of Life are available.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the Circuit Breaker if your total income is under $7500.00 per year — you’ll want to obtain the forms to complete — watch for announcements that forms are available.
Food stamps could help out on those high food bills — A single person may own a home and have resources up to $1500. and have income up to $277. per month and still might be eligible for food stamps. (The resource limit for a couple is $3000. and income up to $367. per month.) Call Missouri Division of Family Services if you have questions or want to apply if you think you or someone you know may be eligible .. . 444-6700. •
You may also want to take advantage of Direct Deposit of your Social Security check to your bank — means no more standing in line, waiting for the mail or stolen checks. PLUS no trips in the snow we usually have!
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps people (seniors 65 or over) who have limited resources — to check if you’re eligible, the Social Security phone is 968-6400. .
Don’t forget the enrollment period is open for insurance under Part B from Jan. 1-Mar. 1, 1979. More information can be had at 968-6400 — Soc. Sec.
Effective Jan. 1, 1979, a widow age 60 or over can receive the full widow benefit on her late husband’s account even if she remarries.
EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 1979 there will be no sales tax on drugs.
EFFECTIVE JAN. 1, 1979 – ask your druggist to use the generic drug and save.
Reprinted from Senior Upbeat.
Original photograph caption
Original illustration accompanying Seasonal Saving Tips for Senior Citizens. The Paper, December 1978, page 2. Artist not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, December 1978.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Original source: SD_Times1978_12.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
