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Old 11-16-2014, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve & Deanna View Post
Perhaps your employer offers a COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) plan in which you can purchase it through your company or have it deducted from your pension. Then, once Medicare kicks in as your primary, that insurance will be your secondary. I'd contact HR in your company to check out your options. Good luck
COBRA is only good for 18 months ( 36 for some specific circumstances that does not include retirement ). Previous advice to use a broker is probably best. Unless you are eligible for a subsidy under ACA, you will do better in the private marketplace. But be prepared for the sticker shock.
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