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SynopsisMedicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422) is now being published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different 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., Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422) is now being published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different 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., Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422) is now being published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product., 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