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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 19 MIN

4 Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees

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Retiring before age 65 can create a major gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility. Today, Nick and Eric explain four potential health insurance options and answer listener questions about Medicare enrollment, Social Security claiming, and long-term care planning. Before leaving work, make sure healthcare is part of the retirement plan, not an afterthought. Here's what we discuss in this episode: 🌉 COBRA Coverage: Familiar benefits can bridge short gaps 💑 Spousal Coverage: Employer plans may offer better value 🏛️ Public Marketplace: Income can significantly affect premium costs 🩺 Private Insurance: Robust coverage may justify higher premiums 📬 Mailbag Minute: Medicare and Social Security require planning   Our website: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/ Phone: 800-208-7233 Contact our team: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/contact-us/ Get your customized Money Map: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/your-money-map/#form Join us for our next financial workshop: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/financial-workshops/ Check out our other no-cost financial resources here: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/financial-resources/ Check us out on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CcAzai

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