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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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 $280,000 to cover their healthcare expenses in retirement, and that’s excluding long-term care. (more…)
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Preparing for Prescription Drug Costs Down the Road
Three questions that can help you plan—and reduce—your future prescription costs
Many baby boomers are often faced with the loss of retiree health and pharmacy benefits from their former employer. (more…)
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