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Understanding Healthcare Costs in Retirement |
| | by Jason Vitucci, CFP® & Gene A. Schnabel
About 70% of American workers are confident they will have enough money to pay for medical expenses in retirement.
In a 2018 survey, 30% of all workers reported they were “not too” or “not at all” confident they would have enough money to pay for their medical expenses in retirement.4
Regardless of whether you’re confident or not, it’s important to have an idea about how much healthcare may cost in retirement. By putting the costs in better perspective, you might be able to better understand what you can pay for and what you can’t.
Health-Care Breakdown
A retired household faces three types of health-care expenses. - A household may have the expense of premiums for Medicare Part B (which covers physician and outpatient services) and Part D (which covers drug-related expenses). Typically, Part B and Part D are taken out of a person’s Social Security check before it is mailed, so the premium cost is often overlooked by retirement-minded individuals.
- The household should expect to pay for co-payments related to Medicare-covered services that are not paid by Medigap or other health insurance.
- The retired household should expect to pay for dental care, eyeglasses, and hearing aids, which are typically not covered by Medicare or other insurance programs.
It All Adds Up
According to a HealthView Services study using 70 million actual cases, a healthy married couple, age 65, can expect healthcare premiums to add up to $321,994 over their lifetime. If you include dental, vision, co-pays, and out-of-pocket costs, the total rises to $404,253.5
For a healthy 55-year-old couple who plans to retire in a decade, the number jumps to $498,962.6
Should you expect to pay this amount? Possibly. Seeing the results of one study may help you make some critical decisions when creating a strategy for retirement. Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and alter your retirement spending.
Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Cost
The cost of healthcare for a 65-year-old couple is projected to increase with age. |
| | Source: HealthView Services: 2017 Retirement Health Care Costs Data Report (Costs shown are in future dollars.)
Prepared for the Future?
Workers were asked how much they have saved and invested for retirement - excluding their residence and defined benefit plans. |
| | We help clients plan for ongoing medical expenses as a part of their overall retirement goals. |
| To learn more about how we work with our financial planning clients, contact the office today. As a valued 1st Nor Cal member, we invite you to contact us for a complimentary financial analysis. We also invite you to attend any Retirement Planning workshops that we hold. For more information about our practice, or to make an appointment, please call us at (925) 370-3750 or visit our website www.vitucciintegratedplanning.com. |
| | 2890 N. Main Street, Suite 201 Securities through First Allied Securities, a registered broker dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. Registered Investment Advisor. Investments not FDIC or NCUA/NCUSIF insured, not insured by Credit Union, may lose value. Products offered are not guarantees or obligations of the Credit Union, and may involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. 1st Nor Cal CU, Bay Area Retirement Solutions and First Allied are all separate entities. Jason Vitucci CA Insurance Lic.: 0F59894, Gene A. Schnabel CA Insurance Lic.: 0663016
4: Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2018 Retirement Confidence Survey
5,6: HealthView Services: 2017 Retirement Health Care Costs Data Report (Costs shown are in current dollars.)
The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation. This material was developed and produced by FMG Suite to provide information on a topic that may be of interest. FMG Suite is not affiliated with the named broker-dealer, state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm. The opinions expressed and material provided are for general information, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Copyright 2019 FMG Suite. |
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