Employer-sponsored health insurance for retireesIndividuals with continued health insurance coverage from their former employer as they enter retirement will generally have an easier time making the leap into early retirement. COBRA coverageIf you or your spouse are participating in your employer’s health insurance plan, you are likely eligible for a continuation of benefits after you retire through COBRA. For retirees, COBRA coverage typically means extending your current employer-sponsored health insurance for up to 18 months after you retire. As is standard with health insurance, the less you pay on a monthly basis the more you’ll pay when you need services. Working health care costs into your retirement planIt is highly likely that changes to Medicare and the health care system will continue to dominate the headlines.

Source: Forbes May 19, 2019 11:00 UTC