Medicare For Dummies
Learn to:Navigate Medicare's complexitiesPinpoint when you need to sign upChoose the coverage option that's right for youMake smart, cost-saving decisionsThe fast and easy way to get up to speed on MedicareIt's 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 that's best for you personally. To do that, you need accurate information that steers you clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls.Medicare For Dummiesis 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 costsThe 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 haveMake smart choices — discover the many options available in Medicare, and find out how to make confident choices that are right for youFrom 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 expensesOpen the book and find:A plain-English explanation of how Medicare worksWhat Medicare coversGuidance on reducing out-of-pocket expensesHow you qualify for (and when you should enroll in) MedicareThe scoop on using certain Medicare benefitsWays to switch to a different Medicare planProposed changes to Medicare you should know aboutTips on staying healthy beyond age 65