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The health insurance gap for early retirees

The decision to retire early brings with it a myriad of lifestyle changes, not least of which is the challenge of securing affordable health insurance. For many early retirees, the gap in health ... Read More

Retiring Before 65? How to Find Affordable Health Insurance Until Medicare Starts

Finding health insurance coverage before Medicare kicks in can be overwhelming. Here are the best options for solid, affordable coverage for early retirees. Read More

Leaving the 9-to-5? Here are 9 health insurance options for pre-65 retirees

You’ve worked hard and saved smart over the years, and you’ve earned yourself an early retirement. Maybe you want to retreat to a warmer climate. Maybe you want to travel more while you’re still able. Read More

Private health insurance costs are going up: A complete guide to coverage options

If the enhanced credits currently available to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees are allowed to expire for 2026, the Urban Foundation predicts that 7.3 million people will lose their ... Read More

Mind on Money: Health insurance planning critical for early retirees

We are in the middle of what is termed open enrollment period for government health insurance plans. This program called the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, often referred to as ... Read More

They raced to retire decades early — but soaring health-insurance costs are wrecking their plans

For people pursuing financial independence and early retirement, commonly referred to as “FIRE,” health-insurance premiums are often among the top budgeting priorities. This is especially the case now ... Read More

UPDATE | City of Olathe to offer subsidy for retiree health insurance program

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea ... Read More

6 insurance policies that matter most after retirement — and 3 you can ditch

Retirement is the perfect time to simplify your life — and that includes your insurance. But knowing which policies to keep, drop or tweak isn’t always obvious. Some coverage becomes less necessary ... Read More

'We built the city': Olathe retirees, employees to face significant health insurance premium increases

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea ... Read More