Social Security and Medicare Answer Book provides the specificguidance you need so you can ensure your clients receive maximum benefit underthe law. Get answers to vital questions such as:Does the health care reform legislation change the benefits under Part B?How has the Social Security Administration revised the disabilitydetermination process?What is the amount of an individual's Social Security benefit?Does my client need insurance to supplement Medicare?Does Medicare cover long-term care?What level of retirement income will be needed to supplement Social Security?At what point are benefits lost if an individual continues to work beyondretirement age?And many more!Social Security and Medicare Answer Book containsseparate, in-depth sections devoted to:Social Security: You'll find detailed explanations of the types ofbenefits available, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to do if you aredenied benefits. You'll learn how to calculate benefits and when and howbenefits may be lost.Medicare Part A: You'll find detailed explanations of the coverage andrules for each of the categories covered under Part A, namely, inpatienthospital care, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and hospicecare.Medicare Part B: You'll get full details on the specific servicescovered under Part B, including outpatient and partial hospitalization, homehealth services, nurse-midwife services, dental/eye care services, mentalhealth services, and prescription drugs.Medicare Advantage: Sometimes called Medicare Part C (formerly Medicare+ Choice), you'll get in-depth explanations of the expanded range of choicespotentially available to Medicare beneficiaries including provider-sponsoredorganizations, private fee-for-service plans, and medical savings accounts.Medicare Part D: Learn the details of the best known feature of thesweeping Medicare reforms providing for the voluntary prescription drugprogram.Social Security and Medicare Answer Book has been updated toinclude coverage of the following new developments and issues:The current financial status for Social Security and Medicare and the futureoutlook for bothChange in address of beneficiaryElectronic payment of benefitsVoluntary classification settlement programReduction of FICA taxes for 2012Voluntary tip reporting programsAccuracy and completeness of earnings recordSpecial monthly benefitsUpdated average monthly Social Security benefit paymentsDisability determination processTicket to Work program for disabled beneficiariesUpdated special minimum PIAComputation of the family maximumIndividuals cannot opt out of Medicare Part A without also rejecting SocialSecurity benefitsFiling claims for fee-for-service servicesUpdated details of recovery audit contractors (RACs)Financing of Medicare Part A and BAnd much more!
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