increase in benefits for certain individuals age 72 and over

increase in benefits for certain individuals age 72 and over Sec. 102. (a) (1) Section 227(a) of the Social Security Act is amended by striking out “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”, and by striking out “$17.50” and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”. (2) Section 227(b) of such Act is amended by striking out in the second sentence “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”. (b) (1) Section 228 (b)(1) of such Act is amended by striking out “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”. 81 Stat. 828 (2) Section 228(b)(2) of such Act is amended by striking out “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”, and by striking out “$17.50” and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”. (3) Section 228(c)(2) of such Act is amended by striking out “$17.50” and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”. (4) Section 228(c)(3)(A) of such Act is amended by striking out “$35” and inserting in lieu thereof “$40”. (5) Section 228(c)(3)(B) of such Act is amended by striking out “$17.50” and inserting in lieu thereof “$20”. (c) The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to monthly benefits under title II of the Social Security Act for months after January 1968.