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Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement

What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Medicare and Long-Term CareIf you are concerned about health care expenses in retirement, now is the time to start planning.  Starting with an overview of Medicare and ending with a discussion on long-term care, this workshop will open your eyes to the way health care works in retirement and what decisions you need to make now to prepare.  This workshop is geared to everyone over 60, even if you are already on Medicare.This workshop is purely EDUCATIONAL.  No specific insurance or investment   products will be discussed.At this work shop you will learn:How Medicare enrolment periods work - and what you need to do to avoid late-enrollment penalties. How much you can expect to pay in health care costs after going onto Medicare. How Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage. Why most people pay too much for private insurance and how you can avoid excess costs. Why you must plan for higher health care costs in retirement - including the possibility of long-term care (which is NOT COVERED by Medicare.To reserve your spot please leave a message at 770-799-7016 or email clare.stefan@lfg.com.

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