Healthcare costs

Here’s how much employees need to save for healthcare in retirement

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise

Published September 9, 2025 10:30 AM EDT Updated September 10, 2025 10:26 AM EDT 3 Min Read

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Key Insight: Learn how retiree healthcare choices (Medigap vs Medicare Advantage) reshape retirement funding needs.
What’s at Stake: Underestimating healthcare costs could undermine employer retirement readiness programs and workforce retention.
Forward Look: Expect rising Medigap and Part B premiums to reshape employer benefit strategy.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Healthcare in retirement isn’t just a line item — it’s one of the biggest financial risks employees face.

Alyssa Place

Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio

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