Download or read book Medicare For Dummies written by Patricia Barry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Get What s Yours for Medicare written by Philip Moeller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What’s Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation’s other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money. Social Security provides the bulk of most retirees’ income and Medicare guarantees them affordable health insurance. But few people know what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what it costs, and when to sign up. Nor do they understand which parts of Medicare are provided by the government and how these work with private insurance plans—Medicare Advantage, drug insurance, and Medicare supplement insurance. Do you understand Medicare’s parts A, B, C, D? Which Part D drug plan is right and how do you decide? Which is better, Medigap or Medicare Advantage? What do you do if Medicare denies payment for a procedure that your doctor says you need? How do you navigate the appeals process for denied claims? If you’re still working or have a retiree health plan, how do those benefits work with Medicare? Do you know about the annual enrollment period for Medicare, or about lifetime penalties for late enrollment, or any number of other key Medicare rules? Health costs are the biggest unknown expense for older Americans, who are turning sixty-five at the rate of 10,000 a day. Understanding and navigating Medicare is the best way to save health care dollars and use them wisely. In Get What’s Yours for Medicare, retirement expert Philip Moeller explains how to understand all these important choices and make the right decisions for your health and wealth now—and for the future.
Download or read book 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can t Afford to Make written by Danielle Kunkle Roberts and published by Roselane Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-24 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The critics are saying: "Don't make decisions about your Medicare coverage without reading this book!" #1 Best Selling Book in Less than 48-Hours After Reading This Book, You Will: ⚠ Know what Medicare pitfalls exist and how to expertly avoid them ⚠ Be ready to make the major Medicare decisions ⚠ Be knowledgeable on the costly penalties and how to steer clear Who This Book is For: ✓ New to Medicare - This book will help anyone approaching Medicare eligibility at age 65 who needs to learn the basics and is afraid of making a mistake that will result in penalties or inadequate healthcare coverage ✓ Retiring after 65 - Perhaps you have worked past age 65 and maintained employer coverage but now you are retiring and want to successfully transition from group health insurance cover to Medicare as your primary coverage. This book will show you the exact steps to take while also sidestepping unexpected (and often undeserved) late enrollment penalties. ✓ Beneficiaries Facing Indecision - Get this book if It's time for you to make a choice between a Medigap plan (Medicare supplement) and Medicare Advantage but you find yourself torn and aren't sure which route would be a better fit for you. ✓ Confused by Election Periods - Are all the various Medicare election periods making your head spin? This book carefully explains what changes and plan selections you can make during the various election periods and more importantly, what those election periods WON'T give you that you probably expect. ✓ Adult Children and Caregivers - If you find yourself in a situation where you need to help your parents make Medicare coverage decisions but have no idea how Medicare works, this book will be immensely helpful to you. Every year thousands of seniors make big mistakes during their Medicare enrollment that can result in expensive penalties and untold hours of hassle and headaches. While some of these mistakes are fixable, others can affect you for the rest of your life. In 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes, Medicare expert Danielle K. Roberts exposes the most common pitfalls that new to Medicare beneficiaries unwittingly make and shares how to expertly avoid them. As a Medicare expert and co-founder at Boomer Benefits, Danielle has spent the last 15 years helping thousands of Medicare beneficiaries learn how to navigate their entry into Medicare. Her goal has always been to make the entry into Medicare and enrollment process easier for ordinary Americans. This is no small task as most Americans spend their entire working lives having their healthcare plans chosen for them by their employers. Now suddenly they have to try to make sense of a huge national healthcare program that has 4 parts, 10 supplements, and thousands of plan options. To make matters worse, Medicare beneficiaries who get it wrong up front can find themselves paying penalties they don't deserve and being trapped in plans that don't fit their needs, lifestyle, or budget. In 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes, Danielle guides new beneficiaries through the key decisions they'll need to make at the beginning of their journey while also helping them expertly avoid the most common and costly mistakes that new beneficiaries often make.
Download or read book Medicare for All written by Abdul El-Sayed and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A citizen's guide to America's most debated policy-in-waitingAfter languishing for decades on the fringes of political discussion, Medicare-for-All has quickly entered the mainstream debate over what to do about America's persistent healthcare problems. But for most informed Americans, this surge of public and political interest in Medicare-for-All has outpaced a strong understanding of the issues involved. This book seeks to fill this gap in our national discourse, offering an expert analysis of the policy and politics behind Medicare-for-All for theinformed American.
Download or read book Prepare for Medicare written by Matt Feret and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't be one of the millions of Americans who choose the wrong Medicare plan. You've been paying into the Medicare system for decades. You deserve the best possible plan. Choosing the right plan, cutting through the red tape, sifting through all the advertising, and reading the fine print can be a real pain. You need someone to untangle the complexities. PREPARE FOR MEDICARE shows you the way forward. Written by a twenty-year veteran of the Medicare insurance industry, this book provides candid answers to your pressing questions, like: - Do I even qualify? - How do I choose the right plan? - Is there a way to customize a plan to address my specific needs? - How can I get the best plan for my money? - Should I enlist the help of an agent or company? - What if I miss the enrollment periods? - How can I help my spouse or other family member with their Medicare options? And with special features like a glossary of terms, you'll easily make sense of the alphabet soup terminology around Medicare. You don't have to go it alone. PREPARE FOR MEDICARE is here to help.
Download or read book Medicare Meets Mephistopheles written by David A. Hyman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: how Medicare encourages the seven deadly sins of pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust - and how we can reform it.
Download or read book The Medicare Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Journey written by Janet Kidd Stewart and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning for retirement can be as complicated as it is daunting, especially if you don't have the wisdom of a financial planner at your side. It is with that in mind that Janet Kidd Stewart writes the weekly Chicago Tribune column "The Journey," which provides intelligent, straightforward, and personalized tips on how to best save for retirement. Now the best of Janet Kidd Stewart's sage advice has been conveniently collected in The Journey: Questions and Answers About Retirement Saving, Investing and Health Care. Taken from her weekly Chicago Tribune columns, this book can serve as an excellent primer for retirement planning regardless of age or income. The advice is up-to-date and plainly put, allowing the average person to better understand the ins and outs of Social Security, Medicare, annuities, mortgages, and wills, as well as pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s. Written in the friendly and insightful tone that has made Stewart's columns a popular feature, The Journey takes readers' questions about personal and specific situations and details thoughtful, practical answers that can be applicable to many individuals in similar scenarios. Stewart peppers in additional counsel on a variety of topics to supplement these questions, making this book a comprehensive but quick read for anyone curious about whether their future is secure.
Download or read book Consumer Reports Complete Guide to Health Services for Seniors written by Trudy Lieberman and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2000 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides practical advice on paying for health care services, finding long-term care and paying for long-term care.
Download or read book SAS Programming with Medicare Administrative Data written by Matthew Gillingham and published by SAS Institute. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAS Programming with Medicare Administrative Data is the most comprehensive resource available for using Medicare data with SAS. This book teaches you how to access Medicare data and, more importantly, how to apply this data to your research. Knowing how to use Medicare data to answer common research and business questions is a critical skill for many SAS users. Due to its complexity, Medicare data requires specific programming knowledge in order to be applied accurately. Programmers need to understand the Medicare program in order to interpret and utilize its data. With this book, you'll learn the entire process of programming with Medicare data—from obtaining access to data; to measuring cost, utilization, and quality; to overcoming common challenges. Each chapter includes exercises that challenge you to apply concepts to real-world programming tasks. SAS Programming with Medicare Administrative Data offers beginners a programming project template to follow from beginning to end. It also includes more complex questions and discussions that are appropriate for advanced users. Matthew Gillingham has created a book that is both a foundation for programmers new to Medicare data and a comprehensive reference for experienced programmers. This book is part of the SAS Press program.
Download or read book Medicare Essentials written by Tanya Feke and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling Medicare guide is now available with 2015 updates! Written by Tanya Feke MD, a board-certified family physician, Medicare Essentials tells you everything you really need to know about this government program. With experience both caring for patients and working with administrators, she has learned tricks that can save you money and improve your healthcare experience. This book shares the most up-to-date Medicare information with 2015 cost analyses, a review of Medicare's latest preventive screening offerings, and a discussion of Medicare's controversial 2-Midnight Rule. Simple worksheets guide you through the Medicare maze to help you on your way. Let Dr. Feke be your advocate and explain the fine print.
Download or read book Disrupt Aging written by Jo Ann Jenkins and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "sets out to change the current conversation about what it means to get older. In it, Jenkins chronicles her own journey, as well as those of others who are making their mark as disrupters, to show readers how we can all be active, financially unburdened, and happy as we get older. It's [a] ... narrative that touches on all the important issues facing people 50+ today, from caregiving and mindful living to building age-friendly communities and attaining financial freedom"--
Download or read book Medicare Handbook written by JUDITH A. STEIN and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To provide effective service in helping people understand how they are going to be affected by health care reform and how to obtain coverage, pursue an appeal, or plan for long-term care or retirement, you need the most current information from a source you can trust - Medicare Handbook. This is the indispensable resource for clarifying Medicare's confusing rules and regulations. Prepared by an outstanding team of experts from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, it addresses issues you need to master to provide effective planning advice or advocacy services, including: Medicare eligibility rules and enrollment requirements; Medicare covered services, deductibles, and co-payments; coinsurance, premiums, penalties; coverage criteria for each of the programs; problem areas of concern for the advocate; grievance and appeals procedures. The 2021 Edition of Medicare Handbook offers expert guidance on: Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility Medicare Coverage in all Care-Settings Medicare Coverage for People with Chronic Conditions Medicare Home Health Coverage and Access to Care Medicare-Related COVID Changes Prescription Drug Coverage Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Appeals Health Care Reform And more! In addition, Medicare Handbook will help resolve the kinds of questions that arise on a regular basis, such as: How do I appeal a denial of services? What steps do I need to take in order to receive Medicare covered home health care? What are the elements of Medicare's appeal process for the denial of coverage of an item, service, or procedure? Does my state have to help me enroll in Medicare so that I can get assistance through a Medicare Savings Program? When should I sign up for a Medigap plan? If I am enrolled in Medicare, do I have to buy health insurance in the insurance marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act? Is it true that I have to show medical improvement in order to get Medicare for my nursing and therapy services? And more! The 2021 Medicare Handbook is the indispensable resource that provides: Extensive discussion and examples of how Medicare rules apply in the real world Case citations, checklists, worksheets, and other practice tools to help in obtaining coverage for clients, while minimizing research and drafting time Practice pointers and cautionary notes regarding coverage and eligibility questions when advocacy problems arise, and those areas in which coverage has often been reduced or denied And more! Note: Online subscriptions are for three-month periods. Previous Edition: Medicare Handbook, 2020 Edition ISBN 9781543811360
Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Medicare Part D written by Lita Epstein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prescription for the right health care. Although Medicare Part D, the federal program to subsidize the cost of prescription drugs, went into effect in January 2006, beneficiaries are still confused by it. With The Pocket Idiot's GuideTM to Medicare Part D, readers have all the information they need to pick the plan that's right for them in one handy book that takes them through the process step by step, including what's covered, who's eligible, and understanding costs. *Complements The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Social Security and Medicare, Second Edition, also by Lita Epstein *Includes screenshots of the Medicare online tool to help readers choose the right plan *Beneficial to seniors, their families, and pharmacists
Download or read book Birth Settings in America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.
Download or read book Public Health in Pharmacy Practice written by Jordan R Covvey and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Public Health in Pharmacy Practice: A Casebook is a collaboration of over thirty-five experts in public health pharmacy. The twenty-one chapters cover a broad array of topics relevant to pharmacy applications of public health: cross-cultural care, health literacy and disparities, infectious disease, health promotion and disease prevention, medication safety, women's and rural health and more. Each chapter contains learning objectives and an introduction to the topic, followed by a case and questions. The chapter closes with commentary from the authors and patient-oriented considerations for the topic at hand"--Publisher's description
Download or read book Understanding the Journey written by Hilda R. Glazer and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of a loved one is a traumatic event for both adults and children. Grieving has no rules, no prescribed course, or expiration date. After a death, the feelings and experiences that follow can be extremely overwhelming and confusing. The authors of this book create a supportive environment that normalizes the phases of grief through clinical expertise, including a lifespan approach that indicates grief is certainly a journey from which none of us ever escapes nor perhaps reaches closure. This is an important work that addresses the spiritual, emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of a person’s grief. Specific topics include: the physical aspects of grief; anticipatory grief; grief through a child’s eyes; understanding grief and spirituality; counseling the bereaved adult; adult grief support groups; death in a military family; counseling grieving children and traumatic loss; messages of mourning; using art to facilitate a child’s expression of grief; and the importance of self-care. In addition, numerous case examples describing real-life experiences are discussed, helping to enhance coping and encourage healing. The text is further enhanced by an appendix containing a wealth of information that includes sample group activities. This book will be a significant resource for mental health professionals, grief counselors, human service providers, social workers, clergy, nurses, and lay volunteers.
