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Medicare and retirement health strategy.\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there is no shortage of things to prepare for in retirement, it’s critical to also address your health needs and concerns by crafting a health care strategy. There are various ways to accomplish this, with Medicare being important for many Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medicare generally provides health insurance for most people age 65 and older, and others who have received Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months, have end-stage renal disease or have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig\u2019s disease). Medicare is similar to Social Security, since it is a federal program that you have paid into throughout your career. Just like Social Security, you want to maximize this benefit in retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medicare is split into four parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n