Category: Plan Costs
Managing the Cost of Chronic Conditions
Controlling expenses when you have a long-term illness
Retirees are living longer than ever, and the odds of being diagnosed with a chronic condition, such as hypertension or diabetes, increase with age. (more…)
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How to Evaluate a Healthcare Plan
Medicare offers many plan options that can make choosing a plan very complicated. In evaluating these choices, however, there are several very clear objectives to keep in mind that should simplify your decisions.
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Thinking of Retiring? You May Be Eligible for an Employer-Sponsored Part D Plan
What you need to know before you retire
Congratulations, you’re about to turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare! Now what? (more…)
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Medicare and Other Health Insurance Coverage: Who Pays First?
Coordinating your benefits made simple
Having more than one source of healthcare coverage after you turn 65 is good. Knowing which source will pay your healthcare expenses first is better. Is it Medicare? Medicaid? Your employer’s health plan? Something else? (more…)
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Four Rules For Healthcare Planning: Selecting The Right Medicare Part D Plan
Financial considerations for Medicare
Planning for a secure retirement means avoiding unexpected costs. A sound retirement plan includes selecting the right Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) to meet your health and financial needs today and tomorrow. (more…)
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Healthcare Reform and Medicare: Navigating a Changing Landscape
The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Part D
Confused about how healthcare reform will impact your Medicare coverage? You’re not alone. According to our 2013 survey, many retirees have misconceptions about reform and Medicare. These misconceptions could lead to low Medicare enrollment and poor health decisions.
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Will Healthcare Costs Crack Your Nest Egg?
Retirement can be expensive – upwards of $200,000 a couple -- just for healthcare
It’s a scary number: A couple retiring this year will need $220,000 to cover their healthcare expenses in retirement. But more than half (55%) of retirees neglect to plan for their prescription drug and medical expenses. Among those that do, nearly half expect to need only $50,000. (more…)
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Your Prescription Drug Costs Down the Road
A guide to predicting your future health needs and costs
Many baby boomers are faced with the loss of retiree health and pharmacy benefits from their former employer.
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