188. The Complete Guide to Medicare in 2025

Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/49mxO2z Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1BOverwhelmed with all the options when it comes to Medicare in 2025? In this episode of Retiring Today, we break down the most critical Medicare updates that will help you make the best decisions for your retirement plan.Key topics:- A comprehensive breakdown of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D- IRMAA and its impact on your Medicare premiums- Your Medicare options if you work past age 65- The triple tax advantage of HSAs- Complete explanation of the $2000 out-of-pocket maximums for Medicare Part DLoren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/AnnaMarie Morrow, Director of Medicarehttps://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/annamarie-morrow/Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Todayhttps://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/Chapter  00:00 Introduction00:29 The Inflation Reduction Act01:06 Medicare Part A, B, C, D02:33 Modified Adjusted Gross Income and IRMAA05:23 Medicare Planning in Your 50's06:22 Insulin Changes and Out-of-Pocket Maximums08:34 What To Do If You're Working Past 6510:30 The Triple Tax Benefit of HSAs12:10 What To Do If You Have Dependants on Your Insurance13:22 Out-of-Pocket Maximums Breakdown15:03 Annual Enrollment Period15:41 Medicare is not Set-It and Forget-It17:09 Inflation Reduction Act Section 155718:00 Outro--  This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.Medicare services provided through MRP Insurance, LLC. Any and all other services related to insurance are an outside business activity and are not offered through or supervised by Elite Retirement Planning, LLC.  MRP Insurance, LLC, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This is an advertisement for insurance. By responding to the ad, you will be put in contact with a licensed insurance agent offering Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent [5] organizations which offer [22] products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.