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Dr. Katy’s Votava’s book, Making the Most of Medicare: A Guide for Baby Boomers, 2019 6th Edition, takes the confusion out of making Medicare choices. It is full of tips and information in an easy to use large print workbook format. Whether you are facing Medicare choices or are helping a loved one, Dr. Katy reveals how some savvy planning before you enroll in Medicare can have a significant impact on getting needed care without overspending. Even if you are already in Medicare things change rapidly and adjusting plans can bring considerable cost savings and decreased hassles.Key takeaways that help you manage Medicare for yourself or a loved one:•Discover how to save money on Medicare coverage including prescription drugs•Know when and how to enroll in Medicare to avoid paying lifelong penalties•Maximize Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to cover Medicare expenses•Choose Medicare plans that include your specific health care needs for the best possible price•What the new 2018 postcard-sized IRS 1040 form means for high-income Medicare beneficiaries•Recently instituted Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) allowing some Medicare plan changes outside of the Annual Enrollment Period. •Updated 2019 Medicare hospital, medical and prescription drug coverage co-payments, co-insurance and out-of-pocket costs.As one reader put it “I was swimming in a sea of questions & the book helped me through!”