Nonfiction
Mastering Medicare: 65 Things Everyone Should Know Before Age 65 is the
no-nonsense survival guide to Medicare—written by a nationally
recognized healthcare leader with over three decades of frontline experience.
Every day, about 11,000 Americans turn 65 and enter Medicare—most of
them confused, unprepared, and unaware of costly traps that can drain their
retirement savings. From missed deadlines and surprise bills to myths about
what Medicare covers, the system is filled with pitfalls that even doctors
struggle to understand.
Dr. Lance Coss wrote this book to make Medicare clear, practical, and
mistake-proof. With 65 bite-sized lessons, real stories, and plain-English
explanations, he reveals the myths, mistakes, misunderstandings, and
miscalculations that cost people money—and shows you how to avoid them.
Instead of dense government jargon, you’ll find humor, clarity, and
insider insights that put you back in control of your healthcare choices.
Whether you’re approaching 65, already enrolled, or helping a loved one
navigate Medicare, this book will give you the confidence, knowledge, and
tools to make smarter decisions and keep more money in your pocket.
✅ Key Takeaways & Benefits (Amazon Bullet Features)
● ✔ Avoid costly mistakes – Learn the 65 most common traps that derail
retirees, from missed enrollment deadlines to assuming the wrong benefits.
● ✔ Know what Medicare really covers – Get clear explanations about
hospital, doctor, prescription, dental, vision, and long-term care benefits.
● ✔ Plan with confidence – Compare plan options, costs, and coverage to
choose the right Medicare plan for your lifestyle and health needs.
● ✔ Save money on healthcare – Discover strategies to minimize
out-of-pocket costs, penalties, and billing surprises.
● ✔ Empower caregivers & families – A must-have guide for adult
children helping parents navigate Medicare decisions.
● ✔ Learn from an insider – Written by Dr. Lance Coss, a nationally
recognized healthcare executive with 30+ years of Medicare expertise.
● ✔ Easy, practical, and engaging – Bite-sized lessons with real stories
and humor make complex rules simple and memorable.
👉 Perfect for: Adults ages 60–70 preparing for Medicare,
caregivers helping loved ones, and early planners who want to avoid confusion
before retirement.
Mastering Medicare is more than a book—it’s your roadmap to
clarity, confidence, and control over one of the most important decisions of
your retirement years.