Seniors in Texas

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Security and Medicare, 2nd Edition

Description

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Complex, ever-changing, and controversial, the future of our current system of Social Security and Medicare is uncertain. This indispensable guide explains the proposed changes and current status of these important social programs. Completely revised to incorporate changes to compensation scales and survivor benefits, and with an expanded section on Medicare and the new drug programs, this book is the most up-to-date overview of Social Security and Medicare currently available.
* Revised and updated with the latest 2006 statistics on income scales and cost of living; such Social Security Benefits as survivor benefits and disability payments; tax codes; and more
* Completely new chapters on Medicare, the Medicare Drug Programs, and the current political climate and proposed changes
* Completely revised section on resources

Reviews

Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2009-06-27
Summary: "good but does not cover all"

I bought this book with the expectation of learning more about medicare than social security as I am already on SSD. There really is not much regarding that subject but I guess if you are in your 50's it would be helpful - not so much if you are in your early 60's.

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Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2009-06-04
Summary: "A disappointment"

I bought this book to learn more about Medicare. To my disappointment, it only contains several chapters on Medicare. The book is really about retirement with chapters on making the most of your benefits and living on your retirement income...that sort of thing. The content on Medicare is superficial and at this point out of date (the copyright is 2006). DEFINITELY not for a professional who wants detailed information on the program!

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Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2009-03-02
Summary: "Somewhat useful."

Not as extensive as I thought it would be. Good explanations, however. Somewhat useful for a first book on Social Security.

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Rating: 2 / 5
Date: 2008-12-21
Summary: "Out of Date and too simple"

While the book seems relatively current regarding procedures its examples are out of date. The book didn't answer a lot of my questions.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2007-12-07
Summary: "The Idiot's Guide to Social Security and Medicare"

I found the Idiot's Guide to be very informative. It answered most of my questions, and told me where to find to answers to those questions that it didn't answer.