When the Medicare Bill was finally approved by Congress during President Johnson's administration, there was an initial sign-up period for those already 65 or older. If a person didn't sign up during this time they would never be able to do so. It was criticalto get the word back into the isolated muntain coves so none would be forever excluded. In Madison County, north of Asheville, Medicare worker Mrs. Gladys Brown talks to a resident about Medicare benefits.