# How Retirees Plan for Healthcare Before Medicare Kicks In

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Podcast: [How to Retire on Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-retire-on-time-6974466)
Published: 2026-09-09T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fe1c8b3
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## Resource

Michael Decker, NSSA® answers a viewer question on retiring before 65, and how the options for covering healthcare before Medicare actually compare. The following is from Mike’s weekly webinar. Ready to build a retirement plan around your life, not a product? Get the free book and tools 👉https://RetireOnTime.com/Free This is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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