Estimate Total Healthcare Costs
4-8 hoursBudget Medicare premiums (B + D + Medigap), dental, vision, hearing, out-of-pocket, and long-term care separately from medical insurance.
Field context
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Budget Medicare premiums (B + D + Medigap), dental, vision, hearing, out-of-pocket, and long-term care separately from medical insurance.
If retiring before 65, plan ACA marketplace coverage, COBRA (18 months max), or spouse employer plan. Budget $500-$1,500/month.
Choose Original + Medigap + Part D vs Medicare Advantage. Review annually during open enrollment.
Allocate 12-15% of retirement budget to healthcare including dental, vision, hearing aids, and LTC reserve.
Estimate total Medicare and supplemental costs. · Compare pre-Medicare coverage options and costs.
Allocate healthcare percentage in retirement budget.
Model healthcare costs in retirement portfolio draw.
Maximize HSA before Medicare for tax-free healthcare funds.
Average annual healthcare spending per retiree couple.
| Category | Annual Cost | Medicare Covers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part B + D + Medigap | $3,600-$5,400 | Partially | Premiums only |
| Out-of-pocket medical | $2,000-$5,000 | Partially | Copays, deductibles |
| Dental | $800-$1,500 | No | Insurance or self-pay |
| Vision | $200-$500 | No | Exams + glasses |
| Hearing aids | $0-$7,000 | No | Every 5-7 years |
Budget 12-15% of retirement income for healthcare — more than most retirees expect and the fastest-growing expense.
Maximize HSA in final working years — funds pay Medicare premiums tax-free and roll over indefinitely.
Formulary changes mean your cheapest Part D plan changes yearly — 15 minutes on Medicare.gov saves hundreds.