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

~ Joseph Matthews Attorney (Author), Dorothy Matthews Berman (Author)
Key Phrases: medigap plan, categorically needy, qualifying individual, Social Security, United States, Medicare Advantage (more...)
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"Guide[s] you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in simple English..." --The Wall Street Journal

"Anyone who can write a readable guide to Medicare should get a medal.... Why can't the system be as straightforward as this book?" (Pasadena Star-News )

"Guide[s] you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in simple English..." (The Wall Street Journal )

"Offers clear explanations of what to expect from a remarkable safety net that has withstood the test of time..." (Contra Costa Times 20080304)


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"Anyone who can write a readable guide to Medicare should get a medal.... Why can't the system be as straightforward as this book?"

Product Details

  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: NOLO; 14 edition (January 23, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1413309240
  • ISBN-13: 978-1413309249
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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medigap plan, categorically needy, qualifying individual, initial entitlement, federal civil service retirement benefits, claiming early retirement benefits, claiming early benefits, total countable income, pension offset rule, hospital insurance deductible, claiming retirement benefits, many work credits, substitute payee, full survivors benefits, total lifetime benefits, standard medigap plans, medigap supplemental insurance, full retirement age, home health care coverage, own retirement benefits, dependents benefits, standard medigap policies, substantial gainful work, medigap insurance policies, coinsurance amount
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Social Security, United States, Medicare Advantage, Appeals Council, Medically Needy, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, Medicare Summary Notice, Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, Notice of Noncoverage, Civil Service Retirement System, Priority Group, Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary, Consumer Price Index, Category Four, Nolo's Guide, New York, Working After Claiming Early Retirement Benefits, Keeping Your Benefits, Other State Assistance, Rhode Island, Working While Receiving Benefits, World War, Railroad Retirement, Categories One, Gulf War
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, December 11, 2007
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I picked up the 9th edition when I got ready to retire and it saved me a lot of money and confusion and helped tremendously getting thru all the "red" tape. So a couple of years later as I get ready now to approach Medicare I need all the information I can get so I ordered the new 12 edition. Which included tons of updated information.. A recommend for anyone retiring and/or getting ready to go on Medicare
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding, basic reference suitable for any public library., September 1, 2007
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he 12th edition of Attorney Joseph Matthews with Dorothy Matthews Berman's SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE & GOVERNMENT PENSIONS: GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RETIREMENT AND MEDICAL BENEFITS provides the latest instructions on getting the most from Medicare, social security and government and veterans benefits. From uncovering benefits and when and how to claim them to qualifying for programs and combining them, this provides an outstanding, basic reference suitable for any public library.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 14, 2008
Bought this book for my husband (the accountant) since we are approaching Social Security age and weren't that familiar with SS benefits or Medicare. He has found this book very helpful in understanding the system. We would recommend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Packed with info
There is a huge amount of information in this book which it seems is a requirement. Social Security might not be too hard toort out,but Medicare / Medicaid looks like a nightmare... Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. Flint

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad. Not bad at all.
This book, for the main, is clear, compact, and well researched. And it lists, highlights, tips and cross references in a most delightful, easy-to-grab manner. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CK

3.0 out of 5 stars Mechanics are solid opinions are very left-wing
This book is a very good reference for how these two very important entitlement programs work in as much as the text sticks to that objective. Read more
Published on October 22, 2007 by Local Wonk

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