How to Plan for Rising Health Care Costs

From the August 2019 Benefits eNews

According to the Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, an average retired couple age 65 in 2019 may need approximately $285,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses in retirement. Of course, the amount you'll need will depend on when and where you retire, how healthy you are, and how long you live.

If you are like most Americans, health care is expected to be one of your largest expenses in retirement, after housing and transportation costs. But unlike your parents' generation, you won't likely have access to employer or union sponsored retiree health benefits. So, health care costs will likely consume a larger portion of your retirement budget—and you need to plan for that. Read More

Source: fidelity.com