Published earlier this year, the 12th edition of Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions clearly explains what the different benefits are and shows you how to claim what you’ve earned. If only the system were as straightforward…

Paperback, 464pp

NOLO, April 2007

ISBN-13: 9781413305760

Barnes & Noble online price: $29.99

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SYNOPSIS

In this edition, Matthews, an attorney since 1971, explains what benefits are available, how to claim them, and how to appeal denials, as well as how to time retirement optimally. Fifteen chapters cover social security retirement and disability benefits, supplemental security income, civil service retirement benefits, Medicaid and Medigap insurance, and veterans benefits.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER

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 following:

• 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; and
• Veterans benefits.

This latest 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.

FROM THE CRITICS

Michael Pellechia, syndicated columnist
“A handy reference… [this] publisher’s credentials in self-help law are impeccable.”

Contra Costa Times
“Offers clear explanations of what to expect from a remarkable safety net that has withstood the test of time…”

Accounting Today
“The inside scoop on how to get the most out of the current system…”

Pasadena Star-News
“Anyone who can write a readable guide to Medicare should get a medal…. Why can’t the system be as straightforward as this book?”

Jane Glenn Hass, Orange County Register
“A guidebook through the maze of Social Security and Medicare options…”