Retirement Planning Guides: Social Security and Health Insurance

1. 2 page AARP consumer guide entitled, “Money Matters: Timing Your Retirement,” includes advice on when to draw from Social Security
2. 28 page Metlife Mature Market Institute consumer guide entitled, “Retirement Planning: Health Care Considerations.”  The guide includes information on Medicare and other health insurance options

Online Health Insurance Screening Tool

New federal website allows seniors and others to screen for health insurance options  The website also includes information on how health reform will change health insurance options.  A video tour of the new website is available here.

Selecting a Medigap Policy

Medigap policies are private insurance plans meant to supplement (or fill gaps) in Medicare coverage.  Use the following resources to help select a Medigap policy.

AARP overview of supplemental coverage to Medicare, and description of Medigap plans.

Federal publication on selecting a Medigap policy.

Strategies from the Center for Medicare Advocacy on supplementing Medicare Part D.

Call or email Iona Information & Referral (202-895-9448; info@Iona.org) for answers to aging-related resource questions.