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Take some time to identify any sources of income available to you during retirement, such as Social Security payments, pensions and benefits from past employers, annuities, insurance payouts etc.

 
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Remember, healthcare planning is an important part of your overall retirement strategy. You must protect your savings against unexpected medical costs.

 

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Write down what you like about your current health coverage. No referrals? Prescription drug coverage? Fitness benefits? This will give you an idea of what to look for in a Medicare plan.

 
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Apply for Medicare benefits (Parts A and B) if retiring at age 65 (and not already receiving Social Security benefits).

 

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To avoid delays in your coverage, be sure you’re enrolled in Social Security and Medicare Part A and Part B before your 65th birthday. You can actually enroll in a Medicare health plan 3 months before your birthday. Waiting until your actual birth month will delay your coverage by at least another month.

 
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