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Social Security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits
Title:
Social Security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits
Author:
Matthews, J. L., 1946- author.
Edition:
23rd edition.
Publication Information:
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2018.

©2018
Physical Description:
483 pages : forms ; 23 cm
Summary:
This book helps baby boomers navigate the Medicare and Social Security systems, maximize benefits, and appeal denials of services and benefits. It also covers Social Security disability, veterans disability compensation, and federal retirement benefits as well as SSI, Medicaid, and veterans pension for low-income readers.
General Note:
"New Social Security & Medicare info for 2018"--Cover.

Includes index.
Language:
English
Contents:
Your Social Security, Medicare & government pensions companion -- 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.
ISBN:
9781413324723
Format :
Book