An essential handbook shows everyone over the age of 55 how to maximize benefits and cut through the bureaucracy to get what they're entitled to. It explains the rules surrounding Social Security retirement and disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Civil Service retirement benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and Medi-gap health insurance and more. Examples and charts show what to expect at what age.

Social Security, Medicare, and Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits (Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions)

Business & Money

Matthews, Joseph L.

Berman, Dorothy Matthews

Personal Finance

Nolo

Covers retirement, disability, survivor, and health care benefits.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions

An essential tool for everyone over 55, this book shows readers how to get the most out of their retirement benefits, as well as the best medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. Social Security, Medicare &amp; Government Pensions clearly explains what the different benefits are, and shows you how to claim what you've earned, including: § Social Security retirement and disability benefits § Social Security dependents and survivor benefits § Supplemental Security Income § federal, state and local government pensions § Medicare and Medicaid § Medigap managed care plans § veterans benefits § prescription drug coverage Completely updated to provide the latest information and changes in benefits, this plain-English book is a must-have for anyone who is retired or about to be.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits

Matthews, J. L.

Get the most out of the new Medicare drug coverage! Everyone wants to get the highest possible retirement and pension income --not to mention the best medical coverage. This book is your guide to finding retirement benefits, figuring out the best time to claim them, and then doing so quickly and easily. Social Security benefits Find all the latest information and instructions you need to get your retirement and disability benefits, dependents and survivors benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Medicare &amp; Medicaid Learn the nuts and bolts of both programs, plus how to qualify and apply for them. Understand Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage what it covers, how to apply for it and how to use it with your medigap policy, managed care plan or Medicaid. Medical coverage options Get the latest information on Medicare and Medicaid HMOs and other managed care plans, and learn about the different types of medigap health plans. Government pensions &amp; veterans benefits Discover when and how to claim the benefits you have earned. Practical advice for anyone thinking about retirement Find out how much your benefits will be when you plan to claim them. Time your retirement to get the best benefits.Fill out and file important benefit forms. And more!

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

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 &amp; Government Pensions to discover the benefits you're entitled to and how to claim them as easily as possible. Navigate the complex and often daunting Social Security and Medicare systems using the resources and information in this complete guide. Learn how to: <li>determine the amount of benefits you're entitled to 
</li>
<li>qualify and apply for Medicare and Medicaid, including Part D prescription drug coverage 
</li>
<li>understand medigap and managed care 
</li>
<li>claim earned government pensions and Veterans' benefits 
</li>
<li>time 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.</li>

Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits

Matthews, Joseph

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 &amp; Government Pensions to discover the benefits you're entitled to and how to claim them as easily as possible. Navigate the complex and often daunting Social Security and Medicare systems using the resources and information in this complete guide. Learn how to: <li>determine the amount of benefits you're entitled to 
</li>
<li>qualify and apply for Medicare and Medicaid, including Part D prescription drug coverage 
</li>
<li>understand medigap and managed care 
</li>
<li>claim earned government pensions and Veterans' benefits 
</li>
<li>time your retirement to get the best results This 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.</li>

Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits (Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions)

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