Prescription For Success
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Prescription for Success
Summary
In 2019, the hospital insurance fund is predicted to deplete its resources. By 2041, the Social Security Trust Fund is expected to follow suit.
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The Medicare hospital insurance fund, part of the government health care program, is currently spending more than it receives. Projections indicate that Medicare's expenses for medical services and prescription drugs will escalate faster than the overall economic growth of the nation. This means beneficiaries will likely face increasing premiums, co-payments, and deductibles, outpacing their income growth.
Many retirees rely on Medicare to cover most healthcare expenses. However, with Social Security and Medicare facing challenges, it's crucial to prepare for substantial healthcare costs. A couple aged 65 can expect to spend over $200,000 on healthcare over the next two decades, even with Medicare coverage.
If you're 65 or older, consider the likelihood of needing dental care, glasses, hearing aids, routine check-ups, or long-term nursing home care. Surprisingly, Medicare doesn't cover these services, except for one free check-up upon enrollment.
In 1945, Social Security was established, with 42 workers supporting one retiree by 1955. Fast forward to 2007, and that ratio had dropped to three workers per retiree. By 2030, each working couple may essentially support their own retiree, highlighting the growing imbalance between workers and beneficiaries.
When it comes to retirement decisions, two critical factors are life expectancy and investment skills. Retiring at 62 grants you 75% of full Social Security benefits monthly for life. Waiting until 66 ensures 100%, while holding off until 70 yields 132%.
The bottom line: as medical costs rise alongside increased life expectancy, the challenges with Social Security and Medicare continue to intensify. Saving for healthcare in retirement might require innovative thinking. A health care mutual fund could be just the prescription for success.
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