Summary
Get the most out of your retirement benefits, and navigate the Social Security and Medicare systems with confidence!
Everyone wants to get the highest possible retirement and pension income – not to mention the best medical coverage. Turn to the completely updated 14th edition of Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions to discover the benefits you're entitled to and how to claim them as easily as possible.
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.
Plus, the 14th edition has an all-new section designed to help Baby Boomers face the important decisions 2009 will bring. You'll get comprehensive practical information about how and when to claim retirement benefits, including which should be claimed now and which you should delay, and how much you can expect to receive.
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