"Guide[s] you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in simple English." The Wall Street Journal "The inside scoop on how to get the most out of the current system." Accounting Today "Written with clear, complete explanations that will explain how benefits can actually be claimed.and more." Senior Times "Congress has changed the rules for claiming Social Security. These changes are critically important as members of the babyboom generation are now entering their retirement years. This newly updated and expanded 22nd edition of "Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits" by attorney Joseph Matthews was written specifically to help men and women find out if they still qualify to "file and suspend" benefits or to choose between their own benefits and spousal benefits. With respect to Social Security benefits, readers can figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents and survivors benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
They can also decide whether it's best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until they turn 70 -- and how to time a claim so they and their spouse get the best benefits. With respect to Medicare & Medicaid, readers will learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage. With respect to Medigap insurance & Medicare Advantage plans, readers will be able to understand what new Medigap policies are available (and old ones that aren't), compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and choose what's best for them. With respect to Government pensions & veterans benefits, readers will discover when and how to claim the benefits they have earned. Whether the reader is looking up information for themselves or are helping a parent, "Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits" offers a wealth of reliable and up-to-date information here, including how to file many essential forms online. Critique: Thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, "Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits" " is authoritative, practical, comprehensive, and an absolute "must" for community, senior center, and academic library collections." Midwest Book Review, Micah Andrew Bookshelf.