Social security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits

Matthews, J. L. 1946- (Author).

Summary: Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand medigap insurance and Medicare managed care and what makes the most sense for you. And if you are denied for any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits. This edition updates benefit numbers for Social Security, Medicare, and SSI for 2015.

Record details

ISBN: 1413321046
ISBN: 9781413321043
Physical Description: 473 pages ; 23 cm
print
Edition: 20th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"New Social Security & Medicare info for 2015"--Cover. Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Social security : the basics -- Social security retirement benefits -- Social security disability benefits -- Social security dependents benefits -- Social security survivors benefits -- When to claim social security benefits, and which one to claim -- 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 part C : medicare advantage plans -- Medicaid and state supplements to medicare.