Pre-Owned Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits (Paperback) 1413316859 9781413316858

Everyone wants the highest possible retirement and pension income-not to mention the best medical coverage. Discover everything you're entitled to with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions--completely updated for 2013. Social Security benefits. Figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents and survivors benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Decide whether it's best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until you turn 70-and how to time your claims so you and your spouse get the best benefits. Medicare & Medicaid. Learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including the details of Medicare Part D drug coverage. Medigap insurance & Medicare Advantage plans. Understand what new Medigap policies are available (and old ones that aren't), compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and choose what's best for you. Government pensions & veterans benefits. Discover when and how to claim the benefits you have earned. Whether you're looking for yourself or helping a parent, you'll find valuable information here, including how to file many essential forms online. With this book you get access to a unique web page on nolo.com where you can: Stay current with legal updates to this book Access podcasts and blogs And in nolo.com's Social Security & Retirement Center, you'll find even more help from the experts at Nolo: Hundreds of valuable articles and FAQs Useful legal forms In-depth profiles of elder law lawyers in your area Book jacket.