Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1413313272 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Navigate the complex and often daunting Social Security and Medicare systems using the resources and information in this complete guide. Maximize your Social Security, SSI, and Medicare benefits and navigate the system with confidence. Everyone wants to get the highest possible retirement and pension income - not to mention the best medical coverage. Turn to Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions to discover the benefits you're entitled to and how to claim them as easily as possible. Learn how to: determine the amount of benefits you're entitled toqualify and apply for Medicare and Medicaid, including Part D prescription drug coverageunderstand medigap and managed careclaim earned government pensions and Veterans' benefitstime your retirement to get the best results The 16th edition includes new information on Medicare rules and how federal healthcare reform legislation may affect your coverage, updated benefit numbers for Social Security, Medicare, and SSI, and fully up-to-date resources and contact information.
"The inside scoop on how to get the most out of the current system" (Accounting Today 2008-01-05)"Guides you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in simple English" (The Wall Street Journal 2008-05-08)"Anyone who can write a readable guide to Medicare should get a medal. Why can't the system be as straightforward as this book?" (Pasadena Star-News 2008-03-02)"Offers clear explanations of what to expect from a remarkable safety net that has withstood the test of time" (Contra Costa Times 2008-02-01)
Good, But Not Perfect, Guide to Entitlement Programs In my line of work, I deal with Social Security, SSI and Medicare rules and regulations every day, so I could be considered a bit of an authority on the subjects. I've always been skeptical of publications that want to "sell" you information that you could otherwise get for free, and this is no exception - nearly all the information on government benefits contained in this book can be obtained free of charge from the source. That said, this is a well-organized and clearly-written book. It will probably appeal to those who would like most or a. Amazon Customer said A must read. I picked up the 9th edition when I got ready to retire and it saved me a lot of money and confusion and helped tremendously getting thru all the "red" tape. So a couple of years later as I get ready now to approach Medicare I need all the information I can get so I ordered the new 1"A must read" according to Amazon Customer. I picked up the 9th edition when I got ready to retire and it saved me a lot of money and confusion and helped tremendously getting thru all the "red" tape. So a couple of years later as I get ready now to approach Medicare I need all the information I can get so I ordered the new 12 edition. Which included tons of updated information A recommend for anyone retiring and/or getting ready to go on Medicare. edition. Which included tons of updated information A recommend for anyone retiring and/or getting ready to go on Medicare. "Not bad. Not bad at all." according to CK. This book, for the main, is clear, compact, and well researched. And it lists, highlights, tips and cross references in a most delightful, easy-to-grab manner. Unfortunately for me, the very small and few sections I needed to be clear, were not. My own concerns aside, this is an outstanding reference, and a good place to start.