Book : Medicare For Dummies (for Dummies (health & Fitness))

-Titulo Original : Medicare For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

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For Dummies

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The fast and easy way to get up to speed on Medicare Since the creation of Medicare in 1965, significant changes have affected the legislation. With 77 million baby boomers entering the program, questions about what Medicare is and how it affects seniors are certain to arise. Medicare For Dummies addresses this uncertain topic and helps those eligible for Medicare benefits maneuver the complicated process. Topics include: summary of Medicare benefits; Medicare coverage options; Medicare rights and protections; updated information on changes to Medicare based on recent changes in healthcare legislation; how the economy affects Medicare; and more. Includes up-to-date information on the changing healthcare landscape so recipients can take advantage of the new provisions Helps readers make sense of Medicare in these uncertain times If youre one of the millions of Americans looking to get the lowdown on Medicare, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered. From the Back Cover Learn to: Navigate Medicares complexities Pinpoint when you need to sign up Choose the coverage option thats right for you Make smart, cost-saving decisions The fast and easy way to get up to speed on Medicare Its time for you (or a loved one) to enroll in Medicare, but Medicare is a maze. You must choose among many options to pick the one thats best for you personally. To do that, you need accurate information that steers you clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls. Medicare For Dummies is the friendly guide you need to navigate Medicare successfully and get the best out of the system. The nuts and bolts - understand how Medicare works, what it covers, and what it costs The hows and whens - find out how you qualify for Medicare, when you should enroll according to your personal circumstances, and how Medicare fits in with other health insurance you may have Make smart choices - discover the many options available in Medicare, and find out how to make confident choices that are right for you From the inside out - grasp how to use Medicare effectively, from managing routine costs and dealing with doctors to filling prescriptions and reducing your out-of-pocket expenses Open the book and find: A plain-English explanation of how Medicare works What Medicare covers Guidance on reducing out-of-pocket expenses How you qualify for (and when you should enroll in) Medicare The scoop on using certain Medicare benefits Ways to switch to a different Medicare plan Proposed changes to Medicare you should know about Tips on staying healthy beyond age 65 About the Author Patricia Barry, a senior editor of the AARP Bulletin, has written extensively about Medicare from the consumers point of view for 14 years. Since 2008, she has answered thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation to her Ask Ms. Medicare column on AARPs website.