Description
Everything You Want to Know About Medicare: A Q&A Guide
100 Questions & Answers About Medicare For Dummies is a focused and accurate collection of easy-to-read answers to your most pressing Medicare questions. The book empowers you to make the best healthcare decisions you can as you navigate the occasionally complex details of the Medicare program. From explanations of the different parts of Medicare to enrollment processes and eligibility requirements, this question-and-answer guide offers expert-vetted info you can put to use immediately.
The included answers are clearly organized so you can jump right to the sections relevant to you, whether you’re trying to navigate prescription drug coverage or understand your rights and obligations during an extended hospital stay. The authors precisely and carefully discuss the key aspects of Medicare, enabling you to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. Get answers to your most pressing questions including:
- Who is eligible for Medicare?
- How do I enroll in Medicare?
- What is Medicare Part B?
- Does Medicare cover prescription medications?
Perfect for newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones, relatives, and caregivers, 100 Questions & Answers About Medicare For Dummies is a crystal-clear, reliable, and inexpensive collection of the Medicare info you need right now.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Medicare 3
Chapter 1: What Medicare Is and Who It’s For 5
Chapter 2: The Parts of Medicare 11
Chapter 3: What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover 17
Part 2: Choosing and Enrolling in a Plan 33
Chapter 4: Comparing Plans and Coverage Options 35
Chapter 5: Enrolling in Medicare and Renewing Coverage 45
Chapter 6: Changing or Leaving Plans 55
Part 3: Understanding Costs and Penalties 61
Chapter 7: Medicare Costs 63
Chapter 8: Prescription Drug Costs 73
Chapter 9: Avoiding Penalties 79
Part 4: Managing Medicare and Getting Help 87
Chapter 10: Managing Your Medicare Account 89
Chapter 11: Appealing Decisions and Protecting Yourself 95
Chapter 12: Getting Help and Understanding Your Rights 101
Index 107
