This essential resource delivers completely up-to-date answers to over 500 Social Security & Medicare questions — all in a convenient Q & A format, fully indexed and filled with time-saving charts and tables:

The 2014 Edition includes updated coverage of:» Retirement & disability benefits» Filing for benefits» Loss of Social Security benefits due to “excel retirement earnings”» Social Security taxes» Railroad retirement» Benefits for federal government employees» Medicare Part B, Medical Insurance» Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Insurance» How to submit Medicare claims and appeals» Social Security coverage» Benefit computation» Taxation of Social Security benefits» Wages & self-employment income» Benefits for service members & veterans» And much more!

Key updates included in the 2014 edition of Social Security & Medicare Facts ensure you’re working with the most current information including:» Calendar year 2014 Social Security dollar benefit amounts that include the 1.5% COLA adjustment» Updated introductory material on who is covered by Social Security & Medicare, including the major exceptions» Additional new introductory material on how to plan for retirement using Social Security & Medicare benefits with Q&As on benefits strategies, timing, and calculation» Additional discussion of the impact of the Affordable Care Act on Medicare

2014 Social Security & Medicare Facts