5 smart ways to cut health care costs in retirement
Q: I’m about to sign up for Medicare, and I know there are gaps in the coverage. How much should I expect to spend for medical expenses after I retire? How can I reduce those costs? A: Even though Medicare will take care of a big portion of your medical expenses after you retire, you’ll […]
What you should know about Medigap pricing
Q: I turned 65 a few years ago while living in Florida. My wife and I are about to move to Delaware, and the insurer says I can keep my policy. (My wife turns 65 next year.) Do the pricing rules for Medigap policies vary by state? And will the premiums change for the policy […]
Bone up before you buy: The ABCS of picking a Medigap policy
By Christopher J. Gearon, Kiplinger’s Retirement Report People enrolling in traditional Medicare should buy a supplemental insurance policy to cover the substantial gaps left by deductibles and co-payments, according to consumer advocates. But choosing a private Medigap plan can be daunting. That’s what Joyce Katen discovered when she turned 65 in May. “I got so […]
