In addition to requesting hard copies of books from the St. Louis County Library catalog, several books on Medicare are available digitally through Libby and Hoopla. Access Libby and Hoopla on your desktop, or download the apps to your phone or tablet. Hoopla is available to residents of the St. Louis County Library tax district only.
Maximize Your Medicare: 2022-2023 Edition by
"Jae Oh's Maximize Your Medicare is the best book I've read on understanding all of the Medicare options and how Medicare intersects with other health insurance options." --Wade Pfau, Professor of Retirement Income at The American College Includes the Most Up-to-Date Information for 2022-2023 Confused by Medicare? Get answers from Maximize Your Medicare, an informative guide by nationally recognized expert Jae W. Oh. Maximize Your Medicare helps readers understand how and what to choose when deciding on Medicare options. This book shows readers how to: Enroll in Medicare and avoid never-ending penalties Compare Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage Discern the differences among Parts A, B, and D Increase benefits every year Avoid costly errors Deal with special circumstances Get the most from the plan Additional information for this new edition includes: Putting it Together: the steps you need to take to be a Savvy Medicare Consumer New coverage options for Diabetes and End-Stage Renal Disease patients How the ACA enhancements can change your retirement decision-making path Written in a clear and concise style, Maximize Your Medicare is a vital resource for every American aged sixty-five or older, as well as for their families and care coordinators. ged sixty-five or older, as well as for their families and care coordinators.
Long-Term Care by
Get the best care, in the right place, at the right price To find the right kind of long-term care, you may need to make difficult personal, medical, and financial decisions during emotionally tough times. Long-Term Care helps you and your family understand the range of available choices. Even more important, it guides you toward the best care you can afford. You'll learn how to: explore your options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes get the most out of Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans' programs evaluate whether long-term care insurance is worth the significant expense consider the special needs of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's, and protect your loved ones from elder fraud. The 13th edition is completely updated with the latest long-term care costs, Medicaid rules, and resources.
Maximize Your Medicare is also available as an ebook through Hoopla.
Medicare for All by
A citizen's guide to America's most debated policy-in-waiting.There are few issues as consequential in the lives of Americans as health care - and few issues more politically vexing. Every single American will interact with the health care system at some point in their lives, and most people will find that interaction less than satisfactory. And yet for everydollar spent in our economy, 19 cents go to health care. What are we paying for, exactly?Health care policy is notoriously complex, but what Americans want is quite simple: good health care that's easy to use and doesn't break the bank. Polls show that as many as 70 percent of Americans want the government to provide universal health coverage to all Americans.What's less clear is how to get there.Medicare for All is the leading proposal to achieve to universal health coverage in America. But what is it exactly? How would it work? More importantly, is it practical or practicable?This book goes beyond partisan talking points to offer a serious examination of how Medicare for All would transform the way we give, receive, and pay for healthcare in America.
Medicare for Dummies by
Medicare made simple Medicare brings valuable benefits to more than 58 million people and growing, but most of us don't even know the basics of how Medicare can work best for us. That's where Medicare For Dummies, 4th Edition comes in, explaining how this complex system functions and helping you confidently navigate your way through the maze to get the most out of your coverage. This indispensable resource untangles Medicare in friendly, straightforward language. Step by step, you'll learn when and how to enroll, ways to avoid costly mistakes, and how to find the plan that brings the most benefit to you and your family. Reduce out-of-pocket expenses Know your rights and protections Choose the best policy for you Using this reassuring and comprehensive guide, you'll be able to get the answers to all your questions, find guidance on how to act--and then get on with getting the benefits you need.
Medicare for Dummies is also available as an ebook through Libby.
Medicare for You by
"The decisions you make when you sign up for Medicare can impact your costs -- and your quality of care -- for the rest of your life. No one gives better advice about Medicare than Diane Omdahl. " -- Terry Savage, Author of The Savage Truth on Money and Nationally Syndicated Financial Columnist Get the most out of Medicare. Get your maximum earned benefits for yourself and your family. Every day, over 10,000 Americans will become eligible for Medicare, but most of us don't even know the basics. When do I enroll? What does it cover? Do I need Part B? You could watch the commercials or reply to direct mail. You could ask your best friend. Or you can take charge of these very important decisions and READ THIS BOOK! Medicare expert Diane J. Omdahl will take you through all the steps to making the right decisions at the right time. Avoid costly mistakes and scams and ensure that Medicare works for you.
Medicare for You is also available as an ebook through Hoopla.
Retirement Reboot by
For millions of Americans, the COVID shock has brought retirement saving to an abrupt halt--now it's time to get back on track. Even before the pandemic, a large share of households by Americans over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sharply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely worsen. In Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track, finance writer and regular New York Times retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for Americans to improve their retirement prospects. If you're nearing retirement age and worry you haven't saved enough, Retirement Reboot will walk you through the core decisions to make now to improve your retirement outcomes--even if retirement is just a few years away. You'll learn how to make a plan, think through the timing of retirement, optimize Social Security, navigate Medicare, build savings, and tap home equity. You'll also explore ongoing strategies, such as careful budgeting, generating income from work even after retirement, planning for long-term care, and leveraging special assistance aimed at low-income workers. If you have low savings, or none at all, Miller's simple steps can help you make the most of your remaining working years and reboot the retirement you always imagined.
Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions by
Your complete guide to Social Security retirement and medical benefitsThe rules for claiming Social Security benefits have changed. Find out if you can still choose between your own benefits and spousal benefits. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions--completely updated for 2023.Social Security benefits. Figure out how to get retirement, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Decide whether it's best to claim benefits early, at full retirement age, or not until you turn 70--and how to time your claims so you and your spouse get the best benefits.Medicare & Medicaid. Learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage.Medigap insurance & Medicare Advantage plans. Compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and choose what's best for you.Government pensions & veterans benefits. Discover when and how to claim the benefits you have earned.What's New in 2023? Lower drug costs under Part D New Medicare costs and Social Security amounts for 2023, and Changes to some Medigap plans. Whether you're looking for yourself or helping a parent, you'll find valuable information here to help get the benefits you've earned.