![]() ![]() A 65-year-old couple retiring today can expect to spend $285,000 in healthcare and medical expenses throughout retirement, according to Fidelity. Healthcare costs can vary by individual and are difficult to predict, which is why it’s important to have a plan. To help you fully understand what the AT&T Health Reimbursement Account change means for you, let one of Advance Capital’s financial advisers guide you through it in this short video: If you consider retiring in the next few years, this change could affect your ideal retirement date. (For those who retire before age 65, it will not affect your pre-Medicare retiree healthcare.) ![]() However, individuals who retire on or after January 1, 2021, will no longer qualify for this benefit once they are eligible for Medicare. ![]() This benefit will remain unchanged for anyone who currently receives it or who retires by December 31, 2020. These funds can be used for premiums, deductibles, co-pays and other healthcare expenses. This could, therefore, impact your retirement planning options.Ĭurrently, upon reaching Medicare age, retirees receive an AT&T Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded each year with $2,700 and $1,500 for their spouses in a separate account. Many AT&T employees were recently notified that their healthcare benefits will change for those who are Medicare eligible at age 65. Essentially, how are you going to pay for medical costs that will only rise as you grow older? One of the most important things to plan for in retirement is healthcare. ![]()
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