Social Security, Medicare and Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medial Benefits

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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 11th 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.
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