Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions - 31st Edition by Joseph Matthews (Paperback)

About the Book

This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximize their benefits, and, if they need to, appeal denials of services and benefits. The book also explains Social Security disability, veterans disability compensation, and federal retirement benefits, as well as SSI, Medicaid, and the VA pension for readers with low income.

Book Synopsis

Your complete guide to Social Security retirement, Medicare or Medicaid benefits, and other federal benefits

If you want to get the highest possible retirement or 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.

Navigate the complex and often daunting Social Security and Medicare systems using the resources and information in this complete guide. Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand how Medicare Advantage and Medigap insurance plans work and which makes the most sense for you. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits.

Bonus: If you're denied any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency.

This new edition has the latest benefit numbers for Social Security, Medicare, SSI, and veterans benefits and includes recent changes to Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

Review Quotes

"Guide[s] you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in simple English"The Wall Street Journal

"The inside scoop on how to get the most out of the current system"Accounting Today

"Written with clear, complete explanations that will explain how benefits can actually be claimed and more" Senior Times

"Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits" fully explains all of the new rules and pertinent strategies on and for Social Security conditions, personal and spousal benefits, as well as benefits for disabilities, dependents, survivors, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This complete and comprehensive reference will prove critically important for anyone trying to decide whether to take an early Social Security benefit or wait until age 70. "Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions" covers earn how to qualify for and enroll in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage. "Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions" will prove invaluable for understanding Medigap insurance and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as what new Medigap policies are available (and old ones that aren't), comparing Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and ultimately choosing what's best. Of special note is the information "Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions" provides on government pensions and veterans benefits, including discovers when and how to claim the benefits earned. Enhanced with information on how to file many essential forms online, "Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions"will prove to be an indispensable and reliable informational guide and reference, making it critically important and highly recommended addition for community library Money/Finance instructional reference collections." Midwest Book Review, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief