When you turn 65, or when you first become eligible for Medicare benefits, you may find the processes difficult to follow, confusing and complicated. Some people find it so perplexing that they may miss out on additional benefits and cost savings.How to navigate the Medicare Maze is a new concept and a step-by-step guide to Medicare which will show you how Medicare works, by breaking down the various parts of it in an easy-to-understand format. You will learn;* What Medicare parts A, B, C, and D are, collectively referred to as the "Alphabet Soup" of Medicare* What Medicare Supplement "Medigap" policies (A-N) are and what they cover * The differences between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans * Why you should consider prescription drug coverage when it first becomes available, if your plan does not include one * How to qualify for Medicare benefits, * When and how to apply for coverage * How to avoid any potential penalty situations* And a lot more... At the end of each chapter there is a step-by-step action plan which answers any questions which crop up during reading, giving you a complete understanding of everything connected to Medicare.The choices and decisions we face over Medicare can be overwhelming at times. How to Navigate the Medicare Maze will simplify those choices and help guide you through the process by helping you to make informed Medicare decisions, based on your budget and health care needs.

This book is aimed at helping you navigate the complex and confusing maze of Medicare. The early pages are aimed at giving you a quick and simple look at what the best Medicare solutions should be for you. The remaining pages are more in-depth answers and explanations. The most important thing to realize is that what is best for an insurance company is not what is best for you; what is best for the government is not what is best for you. Avoid calling them and certainly, avoid taking their suggestions. There are many insurance agents dedicated to making the maximum amount of money to support their families. You need enough information to be certain an agent is leading you the proper direction. This book will give you that.

Are you turning 65 or new to Medicare? If so, you are probably feeling overwhelmed by all of the information being thrown at you. Mountains of mail, phone calls, TV commercials and more...it can get really confusing. This book is designed to help you understand your options so you can make the right decision for your needs. This guide takes you through the parts of Medicare, how they work, the costs and how to enroll. This guide also outlines the differences between Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage and how to choose which is right the option for you. When you are done with this simple guide, we hope you will feel confident "Navigating the Medicare Maze".

Navigating the Medicare Maze can feel overwhelming. Since 1992 I have been helping and advising my clients with their Medicare Planning.This book will answer your questions and explain the different options available to you. -How Medicare works - The 2 types of Medicare - Medicare Supplements - How Medicare part D works - How Medicare Advantage plans work (Medicare part C) - The advantages and disadvantages of traditional Medicare plans - The advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans - How Medicare savings programs work and who qualifies - Additional coverage available through private insurance - Hospital indemnity plans and how they work - When you are eligible to enroll in Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans

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.

A book designed to make Medicare decisions more easy and to save you making choices you will later live to regret.

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