Retirement and Health insurance with Johnny Roland

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Turning 65 doesn’t just bring you cake and an extra birthday candle to blow out. It also comes with decisions about Medicare. Knowing the basics of Medicare is key for understanding expenses you may face down the road. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m so happy to have a returning guest back on the show today. As a volunteer for the last 10 years, Johnny Roland has been helping people navigate the bewildering world of Medicare planning. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, he uses his vast experience to clear up the confusion around how Medicare works. We’ll hear his advice on when to get the ball rolling, what rules you need to know, and how to keep your health insurance coverage after turning 65. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We covered:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you should start thinking about Medicare before retirement</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The truth about how late enrollment penalties are calculated</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Johnny’s advice for carefully planning health insurance with your spouse</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to make signing up for Medicare go as smoothly as possible</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What timeframe you must enroll in Medicare before leaving work behind</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why Johnny recommends you discuss Medicare with your doctors</span></li> </ul> <p> </p>