Medicare

Ebook
On sale Apr 07, 2015 | 320 Pages | 9781615647361

Demystify the confusing web of medicare.

Despite its widespread use, this complex program is often very hard to understand. Idiot's Guides: Medicare is an easy-to-understand guide that explains all of the benefits, rules, and processes. Clear, step-by-step instructions enable you navigate this complicated program.

You'll learn how to find the right plan and avoid mistakes so that Medicare can serve you and your family. Learn what Medicare does and does not cover. Discover how much it will cost and how to reduce expenses. Not sure whether you're covered or how long you're covered? There is a section for that, too!

The comprehensive guide also contains:
•    The history of the program;
•    The limitatoes of Medicare and how it works with insurance;
•    A breakdown of the costs;
•    Guidance on how Medicare fits into retirement planning;
•    Thorough coverage of the prescription drug program, Part D;
•    Closing the Medicare coverage gaps; and
•    Medicare's future and what it means for you.
Tanya Feke, MD, is a board-certified family physician practicing in New Hampshire. She earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and pursued her love of primary care with the University of Connecticut Family Practice Residency where she thrived as chief resident. She cared for patients and their families for seven years before she transitioned to medical consulting, training extensively with hospital networks nationwide to learn the ins and outs of the Medicare program. She has since returned to clinical practice and remains an advocate for patients. Tanya is the bestselling author of Medicare Essentials: A Physician Insider Explains the Fine Print. She has also written articles for Medical Economics and is a medical contributor to LIVESTRONG. In 2014, she founded Diagnosis Life LLC to educate the public on medical topics and to promote healthy, positive lifestyles. View titles by Tanya Feke, MD

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Demystify the confusing web of medicare.

Despite its widespread use, this complex program is often very hard to understand. Idiot's Guides: Medicare is an easy-to-understand guide that explains all of the benefits, rules, and processes. Clear, step-by-step instructions enable you navigate this complicated program.

You'll learn how to find the right plan and avoid mistakes so that Medicare can serve you and your family. Learn what Medicare does and does not cover. Discover how much it will cost and how to reduce expenses. Not sure whether you're covered or how long you're covered? There is a section for that, too!

The comprehensive guide also contains:
•    The history of the program;
•    The limitatoes of Medicare and how it works with insurance;
•    A breakdown of the costs;
•    Guidance on how Medicare fits into retirement planning;
•    Thorough coverage of the prescription drug program, Part D;
•    Closing the Medicare coverage gaps; and
•    Medicare's future and what it means for you.

Author

Tanya Feke, MD, is a board-certified family physician practicing in New Hampshire. She earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and pursued her love of primary care with the University of Connecticut Family Practice Residency where she thrived as chief resident. She cared for patients and their families for seven years before she transitioned to medical consulting, training extensively with hospital networks nationwide to learn the ins and outs of the Medicare program. She has since returned to clinical practice and remains an advocate for patients. Tanya is the bestselling author of Medicare Essentials: A Physician Insider Explains the Fine Print. She has also written articles for Medical Economics and is a medical contributor to LIVESTRONG. In 2014, she founded Diagnosis Life LLC to educate the public on medical topics and to promote healthy, positive lifestyles. View titles by Tanya Feke, MD

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