Description:Everyone wants to get the most out of their retirement benefits -- not to mention the best medical coverage and prescription drug benefits! Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions clearly explains what the different benefits are, and shows you how to claim what you've earned, including: *Social Security retirement and disability benefits *Social Security dependents and survivor benefits *Supplemental Security Income *federal, state and local government pensions *Medicare and Medicaid *Medigap managed care plans *veterans benefits *prescription drug coverage Completely updated to provide the latest information and changes in benefits, this plain-English book is a must-have for anyone who is retired or about to be.