Medicare for Dummies, 2nd Edition (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) - Softcover

Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392) was previously published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Make your way through the Medicare maze with help from For Dummies

America's baby boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day. Yet very few have any idea about how Medicare works, when they should sign up, or how the program fits in with other health insurance they may have. Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a detailed road map for navigating Medicare's often-baffling complexities and helps consumers avoid pitfalls that could otherwise cost them dearly.

In plain language, the new edition explains:

• How to qualify for Medicare, according to your personal circumstances, including new information on the rights of people in same-sex marriages
• When to sign up at the time that’s right for you, to avoid lifelong late penalties
• How to weigh Medicare’s many options so you can be confident of making the decision that's best for you
• What Medicare covers and what you pay, with up-to-date details of the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copays—and how you may be able to reduce those expenses

By conveying not only the basics but also how to troubleshoot problems and where to find assistance, Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you to get the most out of Medicare.

• Expert advice to navigate the Medicare maze
• Explanations of how and when to enroll
• Tips to avoid costly mistakes

Get up to speed on Medicare

It'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. To do that, you need accurate information that helps you steer clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls. Medicare For Dummies is the practical guide you need to navigate Medicare successfully and get the best of the system. It also explains how Medicare fits in with other health insurance you may have.

Inside...

• When you should sign up
• A clear explanation of how Medicare works
• How you qualify
• What Medicare covers ? and costs
• The myriad options available
• How to choose a Part D plan
• How Medicare works with other healthcare benefits