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What should I be thinking about as I near 65? Did someone help you with this process?

What'd you ending up doing to help sort this out? Did you hire an attorney?

Have you set up advance care directives that state this? This will ensure these wishes are respected in the event you are faced with a condition where you aren't able to advocate for yourself

what type of qualifications or speciality areas are you looking for in your doctor? I see from your other reply that you live in a rural area. Are you open to telehealth for routine checkins?

have you inquired about the health plan and if you're covered under the benefits? there are certainly cases where the benefits are extended to the spouse

completely agree! people don't know that they have options when it comes to their healthcare. but really it's just like choosing where you eat... you should have transparency into costs

I've spent a long time working in healthcare. I've always been shocked by how complicated it is - even for people who understand the system. In your opinion, what would you say is the hardest part about it? I expect to pay more for my healthcare as I age, so for me, it's the uncertainty about...