Are there any (non-employer) health insurance options for early retirees?
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Depending upon your health status and location you should be able to get a good comprehensive policy for less than $1000 per month.
AARP writes their health insurance through United Health, which is a very good company and certainly worth a look. However, the policies have fewer benefits than most and the premium is nearly the same. You should visit a local independent agent. This person knows the market in your area and can compare the different plans (AARP included) and can suggest several plans that would be best for your situation.
Medicare is not available until you reach 65 unless you've been disabled for 2 years.
AARP is one option. You can become a member when you become 50. I don't know what the cost is but I doubt it's THAT much.
I wish I had advice. I am retired and there is no way I could afford health insurance. I am glad that I am qualified to use the VA.
AARP does not have real health insurance. It is just a daily supplement if you go to the hospital.
California offers a guaranteed minimal health insurance for people who have been turned down by other companies. If you have preexisting conditions that may cause you to be rejected that is an option.
Most of your major insurance carriers offer plans for familys or individual major medical policies. THey are not cheap, but not anywhere near the figure you mentioned.
AARP is another option, they have a decent plan. At the age of 62, you will be eliglble for medicare coverage. THis will always be your primary coverage. You do need a subsidary though. A lot of the premium cost is estimated by pre existing conditions and health risks such as smoking or drinking. My job discontinued my health insurance when I retired, so now I am with United Healthcare with an individual policy. That is the company I had at work, they offered me a policy when I was in the retiring process. Might want to check with who you are with now, it is possible they will carry your family after you retire.
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Consider this option.
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I help families in your situation all day long. You are correct your premiums are going to be high. There is a way to help off set the high premiums AND save money for future medical expenses.
You can probably get into a $6,000 family deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) qualified plan for around $700 a month. I would recommend that you put away a minimum of $350 additional per month into an HSA. This way you are prefunding your deductible on a tax free basis. You can pay for your qualified medical expenses with your HSA funds while you are in your deductible period.
Your biggest issue is making sure you can qualify for individual medical plans. Depending on where you live, you are subject to underwriting - and depending on your health status, you can be turned down by insurance carriers.
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