Medicare For Dummies

Get tips on navigating the Medicare maze Determine the best time to enroll—and how Save money by avoiding costly mistakes

Medicare made easy

So you′ve become eligible for Medicare, or perhaps a loved one is ready to join. Now what? This book answers all the questions you′ll face as you navigate your way through this often–intimidating new terrain. You′ll find out how to get all the benefits you qualify for and avoid the pitfalls that could cost you dearly. Making sense of Medicare can seem insurmountable—but this guide gives you the accurate, practical information you need to overcome the confusion and wield your Medicare card with confidence!

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Patricia Barry is a recognized authority on Medicare who has written extensively about the program for consumers. For 18 years, as a senior editor of AARP′s publications, she wrote hundreds of articles on Medicare and served as its online "Ask Ms. Medicare" columnist, answering thousands of questions sent by Medicare beneficiaries across the nation.