Mercer's 2007 Guide to Social Security and Medicare now available

New York, January 9, 2007
New Social Security and Medicare changes took effect on January 1 and consumers need updated, easy to understand information on the federal programs. The 2007 Guide to Social Security and Medicare published by Mercer Human Resource Consulting explains the programs, recent changes, and cost and benefit amounts for 2007.
This is a 64-page guide that includes:
*               Major changes for 2007;
*               Who is covered and not covered;
*       Who receives benefits;
*       What the benefits cost;
*       Easy-reference benefit tables;
*               Retirement benefits - early, late and delayed retirement information, with examples;
*               Disability benefits;
*               Survivor benefits;
*               Medicare benefits - when they are available, what is and is not covered, and the new Part D outpatient prescription drug plans, which take effect in 2007;
*               "To Do" section; and
*       Answers to frequently asked questions about the Social Security annual statement.
For more information or to purchase the 2007 Guide to Social Security and Medicare, visit www.imercer.com/socialsecurity or call 800 333 3070. There is a minimum order of 15 copies at a cost of $6 each; quantity discounts are available (e.g., 100 copies at $4.90 each).

Mercer Human Resource Consulting is a global leader for HR and related financial advice and services, with more than 15,000 employees serving clients from more than 180 cities and 42 countries and territories worldwide. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., which lists its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) on the New York, Chicago, Pacific and London stock exchanges. For more information, visit mercerHR.com.
Contacts:   
Stephanie Poe                                                Stacy Bronstein
202 331 5210                                                  215 982 8025
stephanie.poe[at]mercer.com                       stacy.bronstein[at]mercer.com

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