Medicare for Dummies

Learn to:

• Navigate the Medicare maze
• Know exactly when to enroll
• Make smart coverage decisions
• Avoid mistakes that could cost you money

The fast and easy way to get up to speed on Medicare

It’s time for you (or a loved one) to enroll in Medicare, but Medicare is a maze. You must choose among many options to pick the one that’s best for you personally. To do that, you need accurate information that steers you clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls. Medicare For Dummies is the friendly guide you need to navigate Medicare successfully and get the best of the system.

• The nuts and bolts understand how Medicare works, what it covers, and what it costs
• The hows and whens find out how you qualify for Medicare, when you should enroll according to your personal circumstances, and how Medicare fits in with other health insurance you may have
• Make smart choices discover the many options available in Medicare, and find out how to make confident choices that are right for you
• From the inside out grasp how to use Medicare effectively, from managing routine costs and dealing with doctors to filling prescriptions and reducing your out-of-pocket expenses

Open the book and find:

• When you should sign up
• A plain-language explanation of how Medicare works
• How you qualify
• What Medicare covers and costs
• How Medicare works with other health benefits
• Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans explained
• Tips on reducing out-of-pocket expenses
• How to choose a Part D plan
• Red flags to alert you to a scam

Patricia Barry is features editor of AARP Media as well its online “Ms. Medicare” columnist. A recognized authority on Medicare and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage who has written extensively for consumers, Patricia has answered thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation.