The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-16
Manager

MYER SCHWOLSKY
Manager
portant new law which charges this
situation for 100 days in very
generous manner. This is called
Public Law No. SO. Regardless Of
whether man has been in the
armed forces for number of years,
this new law allows him another 120
days-right now in which to apply
for insurance without a medical eX-
animation. He may take out $4,000
worth. if he is not carrying any, or
if he has already taken out lesser
amount, he may increase his inSur-
ance to $4,000 worth by taking out
an additional policy or policies
This To-day period runs from
April H. 1943. which is the day that
President Roosevelt signed the new
insurance law.
This life insurance may be taken
out regardless of the mans physi-
cal condition. Even if he is sick or
wounded, no medical examination is
required during this extra To-day
period. This period expires on
August 10, 1913, after which date an
applicant must pass physical ex-
animation.
MIR. BARRY-That is very gen.
erous and thoughtful action which
the Congress and the President have
taken in the interest of the moth
ers and wives of our men and Wom-
en- who are serving in the armed
forces. I understand that officials
are already taking every means to
broadcast information about this
new law, SO that all those on our
far-f1ung battle fronts - on our
remote island bases and on our
ships in far off tropical seas, may
make their applications for this
valuable government insurance be-
fore the deadline date of August
10 comes around.
MR.. SCHWOLSKY-W may
the service man name as benefi-
Charles?
MIR. BARRY-Well, Mr.. Schwol-
sky, this insurance is designed pri-
marily as a protection for his i'm
mediate family or dependents.
Therefore, beneficiaries are restrict
ed to wife, child, parent, brother or
sister. The insurance is payable to
the beneficiary or beneiciaries in
monthly installments over a period
of years as an annuity. That is a
protection against loss, which proved
its worth after the last war.
MR.. SCHWOLSKY-Are any 9TH
er benefits provided for veterans of
the present war?
MR.. BARRY-Yes, there are a
number of others. One which is also
provided for veterans of the present
war, has long been held in high es-
TEEN by the relatives of older vet
Grams who have since passed on.
This is the governments cash al
loWance which supplies a veteran
with a decent funeral.
MR.. SCHWOLSKY- right to
burial in a National Cemetery is
also granted, and the flag which
Grapes the casket is presented to the
next of kin. These flags are today
cherished with pride and affection,
in many an American home. 1t
should be remembered that these
burial benefits are provided for
death after discharge from the SER
vice, and are accorded regardless of
whether the veteran was disabled
in the service. They apply to the
women in the service as we'll as to
the men.
MIR. BARRY-That is very kind
and considerate thing for the gov
eminent to do. With these benefits,
no veteran need ever fear a pauper's
funeral, or grave in potter's field.
To sum up then: The major gov
eminent benefits which have been
provided for our armed forces in the
present war follow the pattern of
the last war, and consist of the fol-
lowing
Family allowances for enlisted
men while on active service, at high
err rates than we're paid in the last
war.
Government guarantee of insur-
ance premiums to private companies
and fraternal organizations, on poll
cies up to the amount of $4,000
insurance.
Disability pension at the same
rates as the last war, If disabled in
line of duty Hospital and medical
care In a Veterans Hospital, If suf-
fering from a disability after dis
charge from the armed forces, even
though the disability is not due to
service.
If line of duty disability hampers
ability to earn a living, new trade
or profession will be taught at gov
eminent expense.
Pension to dependents at the same
rates as the last war is lost as
the result OF disability incurred
in line of duty, also Government
life insurance payments up to $10,-
900 If the service man has taken
out a policy or policies.
Preference in Government en-
ployment is provided after service
has been honorably terminated.
Burial benefits are provided for
veterans.
That, I take it. summarizes the
major benefits which are concerned
with the present war.
MR.. SCHWOLSKY-In substance,
that is correct, Mr.. Barry.
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