I think it should be mentioned - since most folks on this forum already have Medicare and might not have any idea about how the ACA works:
If you are under qualifying age for Medicare and not eligible for Medicaid (via disability or abject poverty) or VA health, you really really REALLY should go to healthcare.gov and apply for ACA subsidies. While yes, it is a hand up, it's not a hand-out. Your tax dollars pay for it.
Most folks will earn too much through pensions and social security benefits (if you took the early option at 62) to qualify for a full 100% subsidy. But some of you might end up paying only half your current premium. Or less.
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