Download or read book Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions written by J. L. Matthews and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2002 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential tool for everyone over 55, this indispensable guide helps readers to cut through the red tape and explains, in plain English: * Social Security retirement and disability benefits* Supplemental Security income* Civil Service retirement benefits* Medicare, Medicaid and Medigap insurance* veterans benefitsand much more.Completely updated with the latest rulings and figures, the book helps readers find, analyze and use the Web to learn about all their retirement income options. Also discusses dozens of websites - both the good and the bad - and new information about Medicare HMOs.