Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits 28th Twenty Eighth ed. [Mīkstie vāki]

"This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximize their benefits, and, if they need to, 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 veterans pension for low-income readers"--

Newly revised and updated, this 28th edition of the complete guide to navigating the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximizing their benefits, has the latest benefit numbers for Social Security, Medicare, SSI and veterans benefits and includes recent changes to Medicare and Medicaid coverage. Original. Illustrations.

Your complete guide to Social Security retirement and medical benefits

The rules for claiming Social Security benefits have changed. Find out if you can still choose between your own benefits and spousal benefits. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions—completely updated for 2023.

Social Security benefits. Figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Decide whether it’s best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until you turn 70—and how to time your claims so you and your spouse get the best benefits.

Medicare & Medicaid. Learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage.

Medigap insurance & Medicare Advantage plans. Compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and choose what’s best for you.

Government pensions & veterans benefits. Discover when and how to claim the benefits you have earned.

What’s New in 2023?

• Lower drug costs under Part D
• New Medicare costs and Social Security amounts for 2023, and
• Changes to some Medigap plans.

Whether you’re looking for yourself or helping a parent, you’ll find valuable information here to help get the benefits you’ve earned.

This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems and maximize their benefits, and, if they need to, 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 veterans pension for low-income readers.