LLBUS 160 - Health Care in Retirement: Negotiating the Maze

Affordable and accessible health care is one of the four fundamental pillars of a secure retirement. Once an individual reaches age 65 or is permanently disabled, Medicare covers a portion of medical costs. But how do you determine how much coverage Medicare provides, and what are your options for supplementing that amount? What if you retire before age 65? Long-term care options and insurance are an additional economic concern. And finally, many questions/decisions exist regarding the new Medicare Part D Drug program and other prescription alternatives, including reimportation. Please join our discussion to clarify what your retirement health care options are, how to evaluate your needs and the associated costs, how private and entitlement programs work, and where to get reliable and current resource information. Rob is the State Director for AARP Utah; he leads AARP's efforts in Utah on aging issues in advocacy, education outreach, and community service. Previous to AARP, Rob held numerous business and health industry jobs, including CFO for Ogden's Midtown Community Health Center and Utah's Planned Parenthood. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors for Repertory Dance Theater and the Community Counseling Center. Ence holds an MBA and a BA in psychology from the U. We suggest you take this class in conjunction with 'Spend Now and Spend Later' (LLBUS 159.)