Bonus Episode: Retiring Before 65? The Health Insurance Decision Before Medicare

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical health insurance decisions for those retiring before 65, focusing on COBRA and Healthcare.gov options.

If you're planning to retire before Medicare, choosing the right health insurance strategy is critical. In this Wise Money bonus episode, Ben Bulgrien helps us break down the key differences between COBRA and Healthcare.gov plans, including recent changes impacting costs in 2026. Learn how income, timing, travel, and tax planning all influence the best decision for early retirees. Plus, learn common mistakes to avoid and how this choice fits into your overall financial plan. Download our FREE 5-Factor Retirement guide: https://wisemoneyguides.com/ Schedule a meeting with one of our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™: https://www.korhorn.com/schedule-a-call/ or call 574-247-5898. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WiseMoneyShow Listen on podcast: https://pod.link/1040619718 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jL5_b_VWKzM Connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WiseMoneyShow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wisemoneyshow/ Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Bulgrien

Topics covered

• health insurance
• retirement planning
• Medicare
• COBRA
• Healthcare.gov
• financial planning
• early retirement

Keywords

• health insurance strategy
• early retirement
• COBRA
• Healthcare.gov
• financial plan
• Medicare
• retirement guide

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Korhorn Financial Group, Healthcare.gov, Silver Oak Securities, Inc., KFG Wealth Management, LLC

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