Synopses & Reviews
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 & 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 & 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
Synopsis
An essential tool for everyone over 55, this book is a concise guide that takes readers through the bureaucracy that separates them from their slab of the pie. It explains: Social Security retirement and disability benefits; Supplemental Security Income; Civil Service retirement benefitsl Medicare, Medicaid and Medi-gap health insurance; veterans benefits. Completely updated with the latest numbers, the 14th edition also now discusses the important decisions Baby Boomers will be facing as they retire.