Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Medicare, COBRA & Early Retirement Planning

“Well… It Depends!” explores financial questions that rarely have a one-size-fits-all answer. In this episode, hosts Andrew Baron and Derek Doyle discuss healthcare considerations in retirement, including Medicare coverage options, enrollment requirements, COBRA, and health insurance alternatives for those considering retiring before age 65. Andrew and Derek begin by breaking down the different parts of Medicare, explaining how Parts A and B provide hospital and medical coverage, how Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies can help address coverage gaps, how Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans work, and how Part D provides prescription drug coverage. They also discuss Medicare premiums and how income can […]