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Social Security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits Cover Image

Social Security, Medicare & government pensions : get the most out of your retirement & medical benefits / Attorney Joseph L. Matthews.

Social Security, Medicare and government pensions (other title)

Matthews, J. L., 1946- (author.).

Summary:

"Your complete guide to Social Security retirement and medical benefits. Determining whether to file early for retirement benefits or wait until age 70 can be complicated. Claiming retirement benefits early can lower your benefits, but it affects dependents and survivors benefits differently. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions--completely updated for 2025"-- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413332254
ISBN: 1413332250
Physical Description: 484 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: 30th edition.
Publisher: El Segundo, CA : Nolo Law for All, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:

"New Social Security & Medicare info for 2024"--Cover.

"This book covers only United States law, unless it specifically states otherwise"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Your Social Security, Medicare & government pensions companion -- Social Security: the basics -- Social Security retirement benefits -- Social Security disability benefits -- Social Security dependents benefits -- Social Security survivors benefits -- When to claim Social Security benefits, and which one to claim -- Supplemental security income -- Applying for benefits -- Appealing a Social Security decision -- Federal civil service retirement benefits -- Veterans benefits -- Medicare -- Medicare procedures : enrollment, claims, and appeals -- Medigap insurance -- Medicare Part C : Medicare Advantage plans -- Medicaid and state supplements to Medicare.