{"product_id":"social-security-medicare-government-pensions-get-the-most-out-of-your-retirement-and-medical-benefits-9781413333213","title":"Social Security, Medicare \u0026 Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour complete guide to Social Security retirement and medical benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermining whether to file early for retirement benefits or wait until age 70 can be complicated. Claiming retirement benefits early can lower your benefits, but it affects dependents and survivors benefits differently. Learn this and more with \u003cem\u003eSocial Security, Medicare \u0026amp; Government Pensions--completely updated for 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Security benefits.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicare \u0026amp; Medicaid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn how to qualify for and enroll in both programs, including Medicare Part D drug coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedigap insurance \u0026amp; Medicare Advantage plans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and choose what's best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGovernment pensions \u0026amp; veterans benefits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover when and how to claim the benefits you have earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's New in 2026?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew cap on drug costs under Part D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for 2026, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNew Social Security benefit amounts and earnings limits for 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for yourself or helping a parent, you'll find valuable information here to help get the benefits you've earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e NOLO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.90w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781413333213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthews, Joseph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJoseph Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e has been an attorney since 1971. In the early years of his legal career, he taught at the law school of the University of California, Berkeley. He has for many years been involved in matters relating to seniors, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eSocial Security, Medicare \u0026amp; Government Pensions\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow to Win Your Personal injury Claim\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Joseph Matthews \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47699050168477,"sku":"9781413333213","price":47.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_de459d3a-db26-450e-8c8b-533db15d9944.jpg?v=1772696905","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/social-security-medicare-government-pensions-get-the-most-out-of-your-retirement-and-medical-benefits-9781413333213","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}