Get up to speed on Medicare! If it's time for you or a loved one to enroll in Medicare, Barry helps you choose among many options to pick the one that's best for you, personally. This guide gives you accurate information that steers you clear of bad advice and costly pitfalls.

"Learn to: Navigate Medicare's complexities; pinpoint when you need to sign up; choose the coverage option that's right for you; make smart, cost-saving decisions"--Cover.

"Get tips on navigating the Medicare maze, determine the best time to enroll--and how, save money by avoiding costly mistakes"--Cover.

Medicare brings valuable benefits to more than 58 million people and growing, but most of us don't even know the basics of how Medicare can work best for us. That's where Medicare For Dummies, 4th Edition comes in, explaining how this complex system functions and helping you confidently navigate your way through the maze to get the most out of your coverage. This indispensable resource untangles Medicare in friendly, straightforward language. Step by step, you'll learn when and how to enroll, ways to avoid costly mistakes, and how to find the plan that brings the most benefit to you and your family. Reduce out-of-pocket expenses. Know your rights and protections. Choose the best policy for you. Using this reassuring and comprehensive guide, you'll be able to get the answers to all your questions, find guidance on how to act--and then get on with getting the benefits you need.