09/03/2026
Most people approaching retirement have a plan for their investments.
Very few have a plan for Medicare.
And for high earners, that gap is especially expensive.
Between IRMAA surcharges that can add thousands per year to your premiums, enrollment penalties that follow you for life, and coverage decisions you cannot easily undo, Medicare planning deserves the same attention as any other part of your retirement strategy.
In our latest article, Melanie Johnson breaks down what high earners need to know, including:
• How IRMAA surcharges work and how income planning can reduce them
• The enrollment timing mistakes that result in permanent premium penalties
• Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: which structure fits a high-net-worth situation
• How to coordinate HSA drawdown with Medicare enrollment
• Long-term care options Medicare does not cover and what to do about it
Healthcare is a financial planning problem. Here is how to approach it like one.
Read the full article here: https://beckcapitalmgmt.com/articles/medicare-planning-retirement-high-earners/