Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions, 20th Edition

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

If you want to get the highest possible retirement or pension income – not to mention the best medical coverage, turn to Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions to discover the benefits you’re entitled to and how to claim them as easily as possible.

Navigate the complex and often daunting Social Security and Medicare systems using the resources and information in this complete guide.

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Social Security: The Basics
Chapter 2 Social Security Retirement Benefits
Chapter 3 Social Security Disability Benefits
Chapter 4 Social Security Dependents Benefits
Chapter 5 Social Security Survivors Benefits
Chapter 6 When To Claim Social Security Benefits, And Which One To Claim
Chapter 7 Supplemental Security Income
Chapter 8 Applying For Benefits
Chapter 9 Appealing A Social Security Decision
Chapter 10 Federal Civil Service Retirement Benefits
Chapter 11 Veterans Benefits
Chapter 12 Medicare
Chapter 13 Medicare Procedures: Enrollment, Claims, And Appeals
Chapter 14 Medigap Insurance
Chapter 15 Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage Plans
Chapter 16 Medicaid And State Supplements To Medicare