Published on Apr 18, 2023

Planning for retirement: Medical coverage

Contact: AWC Trust staff

Trust and Regence staff delved into what you need to know when planning for medical coverage before you retire. Learn about your post-retirement medical options. Get a basic overview of how Medicare operates, including rules, timing, necessary action, general coverage/cost, and secondary coverage options. Learn about the services provided by Trust staff, including support in transition, ability to defer the retiree coverage, pre-Medicare options, and coordination with COBRA.

  • Discover the questions you need to ask to create the appropriate medical retirement plan.
  • Gain a general understanding of how Medicare “works;” learn to avoid pitfalls that can cost you time and money.
  • Identify a variety of resources, including Employee Benefit Trust staff, that can help you cut through the confusion of multiple options and assist in the decision-making process.

Recorded: April 2023

Resources

  • Trust
  • Retirement
  • Benefits
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