{"product_id":"medicare-for-dummies-5th-ed","title":"Medicare for Dummies (5TH ed.) (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedicare decisions made easy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newly updated \u003ci\u003eMedicare For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eoffers clear, step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the complex Medicare system. It takes you from the enrollment process to making use of expanded coverage to customizing a plan for your needs. Written by Medicare expert Patricia Barry, this book is your trusted and proven guide to reducing your out-of-pocket expenses and picking the perfect policy for yourself and your family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the basics of Medicare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine the best policy for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReference the latest prices and coverage options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the Medicare system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Medicare for mental healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet coverage for your family members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid unpleasant coverage surprises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Medicare 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Nuts and Bolts of Medicare: What It Is and How It Works 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Spelling Out What Medicare Covers (A Lot, but Not Everything) 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Understanding What You Pay Toward Your Costs in Medicare 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Reducing Your Out-of-Pocket Expenses in Medicare 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Hows and Whens of Medicare 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Qualifying for Medicare 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Enrolling in Medicare at the Right Time for You 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Discovering How to Sign Up for Medicare 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Understanding How Medicare Fits In with Other Health Insurance 167\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Making Smart Choices among Medicare's Many Options 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Making Sense of Medicare's Many Options 193\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Choosing Wisely If You Go with Original Medicare 211\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Making Smart Choices If You Opt for Medicare Advantage 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Getting Help in Making Medicare Choices 249\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Navigating Medicare from the Inside 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Starting Out as a New Medicare Beneficiary 265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Getting the Inside Scoop on Using Certain Medicare Benefits 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Changing Your Medicare and Medigap Coverage 321\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Knowing Your Rights 341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 357\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Top Ten Medicare Mistakes 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Healthier beyond Age 65 367\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Appendixes 375\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sources of Help and Information 377\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Glossary 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 395\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatricia Barry\u003c\/b\u003e is a recognized authority on Medicare who has written extensively about the program for consumers. For nearly two decades, as a senior editor of AARP's publications, she wrote hundreds of articles on Medicare and served as the online \"Ask Ms. Medicare\" columnist, answering thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCracking the Medicare code\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedicare For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your ultimate cheat sheet to demystifying Medicare. This newly updated guide covers the latest changes in benefits, including expanded coverage for mental health and chronic pain. In simple language and clear step-by-step instructions, this bestseller walks you through the enrollment process and helps you avoid costly mistakes along the way. You'll learn how to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, and you'll get trusted guidance on finding the perfect policy for you and your family. Find answers to all your Medicare questions--even those you wouldn't think to ask--so you can develop a solid game plan to get the most out of Medicare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of Medicare and determine the best plan option for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference the latest prices, coverages, and other must-know information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet tips for minimizing your out-of-pocket expenses, whatever your health situation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind clear and thorough guidance for navigating Medicare at any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're currently enrolled in Medicare and want to maximize their benefits, or if you#re thinking about enrolling soon, \u003ci\u003eMedicare For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you better understand the often confusing process. 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