When you turn 65, or when you first become eligible for Medicare benefits, you may find the processes difficult to follow, confusing and complicated. Some people find it so perplexing that they may miss out on additional benefits and cost savings. How to navigate the Medicare Maze is a new concept and a step-by-step guide to Medicare which will show you how Medicare works, by breaking down the various parts of it in an easy-to-understand format. You will learn; - What Medicare parts A, B, C, and D are, collectively referred to as the "Alphabet Soup" of Medicare - What Medicare Supplement "Medigap" policies (A-N) are and what they cover - The differences between Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans - Why you should consider prescription drug coverage when it first becomes available, if your plan does not include one - How to qualify for Medicare benefits, - When and how to apply for coverage - How to avoid any potential penalty situations - And a lot more... At the end of each chapter there is a step-by-step action plan which answers any questions which crop up during reading, giving you a complete understanding of everything connected to Medicare. The choices and decisions we face over Medicare can be overwhelming at times. How to Navigate the Medicare Maze will simplify those choices and help guide you through the process by helping you to make informed Medicare decisions, based on your budget and health care needs.