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

Get the most out of the new Medicare drug coverage! Everyone wants to get the most out of their retirement benefits -- not to mention the best medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions clearly explains what the different benefits are, and shows you how to claim what you've earned, including: the new Medicare prescription-drug coverage 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 insurance and Medicare managed-care plans veterans benefits The 12th edition is completely updated to provide the latest information: Learn about "Medicare Part D," which now provides coverage for outpatient prescription drug costs -- understand what it covers, how to apply for it, and how to use it. You'll also find the latest on Medicare, Medicare HMOs and other managed care plans, as well as the 12 types of medigap health plans. This plain-English book is a must-have for anyone age 60 or over, and anyone who helps care for an elder. Please note that this edition is now out of print and has been replaced by the 13th edition, also available through MyiLibrary ... Get the most out of the new Medicare drug coverage!Everyone wants to get the most out of their retirement benefits -- not to mention the best medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions clearly explains what the different benefits are, and shows you how to claim what you've earned, including: the new Medicare prescription-drug coverage Social Security retirement and disability benefits Social Security dependent Social security : the basics Social security retirement benefits Social security disability benefits Social security dependents benefits Social security survivors benefits Supplemental security income Applying for benefits Appealing a social security decision Federal civil service retirement benefits Veterans benefits Medicare Medicare procedures : enrollment, claims, and appeals Medigap insurance Medicare managed care plans Medicaid and state supplements to medicare. A Guidebook Through The Maze Of Social Security And Medicare Options-jane Glenn Hass-orange County Register-written With Clear, Complete Explanations That Will Explain How Benefits Can Actually Be Claimed, How And When To File Claims And More-senior Times--a Wealth Of Information On Public And Private Pensions And Insurance-silver Circle -a Handy Reference ... [this] Publisher's Credentials In Self-help Law Are Impeccable-michael Pellechia, Syndicated Columnist