Medicare Made 123 Easy

This book is a simple straightforward explanation of how you will experience Medicare. We share all of the options facing someone approaching or already on Medicare. Learn about Original Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Part D prescription drug plans. Also included are the 2019 rates and changes effecting everyone on Medicare as well as what you can do to maximize your benefits. Our guide makes selecting the most appropriate Medicare plan 123 easy.

Medicare Made Easy describes the nuts and bolts of Medicare and Health Insurance in an easily understandable, orderly and readable fashion. This edition is a primer for Medicare and Health Insurance for 2013 and 2014. Things you need to know about Medicare and Health Insurance are covered. Every day, all across America, approximately ten thousand people will turn sixty-five years of age and become eligible for Medicare. It will continue at this rate until the year 2022.

More than 60 million Americans participate in managed-care programs, yet most do not understand how these programs operate. In an easy-to-understand format, this book tells consumers how to choose a plan, research and select primary physicians, challenge plan practices, and file appeals. It also includes information on Medicare managed care and related issues for the elderly.

Enrolling in Medicare is like being blindfolded and asked to navigate a maze you've never seen before with a crowd all yelling out different directions to you. All the while knowing the consequences of a wrong decision can last a lifetime. Medicare Made Easy breaks down each component of Medicare and walks you through, step by step, providing the resources you need along the way. With basic definitions and extensive information, this book compiles the most valuable information into one easy to read place. Everything you need to know about Medicare is at your disposal. This book dives into the difference between: • What You Need to Know About Medicare • General Medicare Overview • Medicare Part A • Medicare Part B • Medigap • Medicare Advantage • Structuring Income for Medicare Purposes • PACE Coverage • Medicare Appeals • Where to Go for Extra Information Employing the strategies in this book can help you save tens of thousands of dollars in premiums, co-pays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. Once you've gone through the steps outlined here you will know you have done what you need to do to make the most of your benefits, and you'll be confident in your choices or at least know the right questions to ask.

Called a comprehensive primer by Money Magazine, this classic and indispensable sourcebook is revised and updated to cover the very latest in Medicare legislation. A much-needed work: highly recommended.--Library Journal.

In its Fourth Edition, Charting Made Incredibly Easy! provides up-to-the-minute guidelines on documentation in a comprehensive, clear, concise, practical, and entertaining manner. The book reviews the fundamental aspects of charting such as the medical record, the nursing process, and legal and professional requirements, guidelines for developing a solid plan of care, and the variety of charting formats currently being used. It also addresses the specific requirements for charting in acute care, home care, and long-term care and rehabilitation settings. Special elements found throughout the book make it easy to remember key points. This edition includes new information on cultural needs assessment, HIPAA, National Patient Safety Goals, and electronic health records.