cost of medicare gap
Bridging the Medicare Gap: Affordable Insurance Strategies for Early Retirees in 2026
29% of early retirees lack employer-sponsored health coverage, so they must bridge the Medicare gap with a mix of ACA marketplace plans, Medicaid where eligible, and targeted Medigap or Part D supplements. Without a bridge, retirees face higher out-of-pocket costs and risk delayed Medicare enrollment (aarp.com). I’ve watched