A Beacon Hill Course-in-a-Book® - courses based on industry books of interest to financial advisors.
This course was updated on 2l15l2011.
Course Description
This course is based on the book Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions (16th ed., 2011) by Attorney Joseph Mathews with Dorothy Mathews Berman . The course price includes the book.
This newly updated course course provides a comprehensive review of Social Security retirement, disability, dependents, and survivors benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veterans benefits, and government pensions. In addition, detailed and up-to-date coverage is provided on Medicare (new rules for 2011), Medicaid, and Medigap.
Course and Credit Information
Course text: (482 pages); Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions (paperback, 16th ed.) by Attorney Joseph Mathews with Dorothy Mathews Berman.
Note: if you already own the book or want to purchase the Kindle or e-Book edition and purchase the exam materials separately, click on the "Exam Materials Only" image for this course at the bottom of this page.
Exam and Grading: Included with course. Take the exam using the e-Exam interactive PDF form for instant online grading and certificate (can also be faxed in). See instructions included with course.
CFP® credits reported automatically.
Program delivery method: Self-study–print only (the course includes a paperback book and exam materals. Although the book must be mailed to you, the exam can be taken online).
Program level: Overview; Course prerequisites: None; Advance preparation: None.
Subject Codes/Fields of Study: CFP Board, NAPFA :Retirement Planning. NAPFA members: Download a course credit-by-subject chart from our Resources page.
Credit Information: CFP®,and PACE credit available in all states.
Course-sponsor number: CFP Board: 1008.
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