Medicare Planning 101, Ep #147

<p>In 2019, there were 61.5 million people on Medicare. By 2027, it’s estimated that 75 million Americans will be on Medicare. That’s <em>just four years</em> from now. The #1 reason that people push off retirement is because health insurance is t<em>oo expensive</em>. Do you know what you’ll be paying for health insurance when you retire and get on Medicare?</p> <p>Medicare is multi-faceted. It can be complicated to understand. So in this episode of Retirement Made Easy, I’ll break down the very basics of Medicare planning to help you make a more informed decision about your retirement. </p> <h2>You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...</h2> <ul> <li>[3:47] Submit a question at RetirementMadeEasyPodcast.com</li> <li>[6:05] Understanding the basics of Medicare Part A & B</li> <li>[8:28] Calculating your Medicare Part B premium </li> <li>[11:59] Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement</li> <li>[14:48] Medicare Part D: Prescription drugs </li> <li>[15:44] How do you choose the right plan?</li> <li>[18:01] Make Medicare planning part of retirement planning</li> </ul> <h2>Resources & People Mentioned</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://retirementmadeeasypodcast.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">3 Steps to Retirement Planning</a></li> </ul> <h2>Connect With Gregg Gonzalez</h2> <ul> <li>Email at: <a href="mailto:Greg@retirestl.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Gregg@RetireSTL.com</a> </li> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://retirementmadeeasypodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://RetirementMadeEasyPodcast.com</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://stlouisfinancialadvisor.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://StLouisFinancialAdvisor.com</a></li> <li>Follow Gregg <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregggonzalez/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">on LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Follow Gregg <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/STLRetirementAdvisors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on Facebook</a></li> <li>Follow Gregg <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HvgBM6-