Medicare for Dummies

Author: Patricia Barry
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Business, Personal Finance
Book Format: Paperback

* Get tips on navigating the Medicare maze * Determine the best time to enroll-and how * Save money by avoiding costly mistakes Medicare made easy So you've become eligible for Medicare, or perhaps a loved one is ready to join. Now what? This book answers all the questions you'll face as you navigate your way through this often-intimidating new terrain. You'll find out how to get all the benefits you qualify for and avoid the pitfalls that could cost you dearly. Making sense of Medicare can seem insurmountable-but this guide gives you the accurate, practical information you need to overcome the confusion and wield your Medicare card with confidence! Inside... * Enroll at the right time * Reduce out-of-pocket expenses * Know your rights * Find out what's covered * Decide which options are best * Deal with Medigap coverage

Patricia Barry is a recognized authority on Medicare who has written extensively about the program for consumers. For 18 years, as a senior editor of AARP's publications, she wrote hundreds of articles on Medicare and served as its online Ask Ms. Medicare columnist, answering thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation.

About Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry is a recognized authority on Medicare who has written extensively about the program for consumers. For 18 years, as a senior editor of AARP's publications, she wrote hundreds of articles on Medicare and served as its online "Ask Ms. Medicare" columnist, answering thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation.