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title: Retiree Healthcare Costs On The Rise
description: Three things to think about when planning ahead for healthcare costs in retirement. Plan for Long Term Care. Account for out pf pocket expenses and plan ahead.
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# [Retiree Healthcare Costs On The Rise](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/retiree-healthcare-costs-on-the-rise)

 Written by [Bjork Group](https://www.bjorkgroup.com/blog/author/bjork-group) | Nov 17, 2017 4:49:00 PM

Healthcare in retirement is a big ticket item that needs to be factored into your plan for retirement. A recent Fidelity Viewpoints (09/06/2017) research project showed a surge in projected health care out of pocket spending in retirement to $275,000 for a married couple!

Fidelity Benefits Consulting recently updated their estimated health care spending in retirement to $275,000 (up from $260,00 in 2016). What does that mean to you? Three recomendations from the research to keep in mind:

1. Factor Health Care Cost Into Retirement Savings Plan

## 2. Plan for Long Term Care

## 3. Be Thoughtful About When you Retire

**CONCLUSION:**

Don't let the cost of health care in retirement be a surprise. Plan ahead, research long term care, Medicare eligability and what is and is not covered to help plan for out of pocket expenses.

Make a plan, educate yourself and your spouse and work toward making smart decisions and being prepared for what comes next!

 

 

 

Image Source: www.Medicare.gov [What's not covered by Part A & Part B?](https://www.medicare.gov/what-medicare-covers/not-covered/item-and-services-not-covered-by-part-a-and-b.html) 

Source: Fidelity.com ([https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/retirement/retiree-health-costs-rise](https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/retirement/retiree-health-costs-rise))

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