Social Security and Medicare with Medigap : Approved 1990 Guide to Your Benefits, What They Are - How to Get Them

This 130 page book combines all the information on Social Security & Medicare in one condensed reference. The Social Security section provides information on death benefits, survivor benefits & loss of income (disability) benefits; explains how one may be eligible for these benefits, & how much payment is available. The conditions for eligibility are completely covered; the cost of the benefits are explained, & the time of receipt of the benefits are fully detailed. In addition, Supplemental Security Income for people not otherwise eligible for Social Security is covered. The Medicare section contains information on the hospital benefits; both in-patient & out-patient care. Also explained are rules for collecting benefits in a skilled nursing home; for home health care & hospice care. The section on Medical (doctor) insurance contains all the information on the benefits; how much the patient will pay; what expenses are covered & not covered; who is eligible & under what conditions these benefits are available, & the cost of the benefits to the covered person. The Medigap section (another term for supplemental health insurance) explains what to buy; how to buy it; & what to avoid in dealing with an agent or insurance company.Williams, Wm. J. is the author of 'Social Security and Medicare with Medigap : Approved 1990 Guide to Your Benefits, What They Are - How to Get Them', published 1990 under ISBN 9780962695209 and ISBN 0962695203.