10/29/2026
Retiring at 62? You may have about three years before Medicare.
Here’s what surprises many people: access to a retiree health plan does not necessarily mean your former employer will help pay the premium. During those years, you may be responsible for some, most, or all of it.
Before retiring, ask:
1. What will my monthly premium be?
2. Will I receive any help paying it?
3. What changes when I turn 65?
Message me HEALTH if you would like a simple checklist to help you compare the answers.
I explain the options. You choose what fits.
— Kannika Toonnachat, MBA, CFEI®
Fellow Retiree | CA Life Insurance Lic. #4483855
(559) 360-8910
General information only—not a recommendation. Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65; some people qualify earlier.