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Plan for Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Estimate a healthcare reserve for retirement using the selected healthcare benefit and a 7% annual medical-cost assumption. The 7% rate is fixed in this model and is not a forecast.
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What is a retirement healthcare cost estimate?
Medical-cost inflation assumption
Fixed default in the modelTime horizon used in the model
Assumed end of plan at age 85What this retirement healthcare calculator estimates
- Target lump sum for healthcare costs throughout retirement
- Estimated annual healthcare costs at retirement (using the 7% assumption)
- Projected growth of current healthcare savings
- Additional monthly healthcare savings to build
Retirement healthcare cost calculation method
The 7% annual medical-cost rate, starting costs by hospital tier and coverage multipliers are fixed model assumptions, not average statistics or current forecasts. The model ends at age 85 (at least 15 years after retirement). Results are scenarios based on your inputs, not health or financial advice.
Free estimates versus personalized planning
This tool provides a free preliminary estimate of a healthcare reserve target. For a broader review of retirement, debt and taxes, see the full financial plan.
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Frequently asked questions about retirement healthcare costs
Is the 7% medical-cost inflation rate a current rate?
No. The tool uses a fixed 7% annual assumption for scenarios, and the rate cannot be changed in the form. Actual costs may differ substantially.
Should I still save if I have Gold Card or Social Security coverage?
Consider setting aside some savings for medicines outside the essential medicines list, specialized diagnostics, private rooms, and travel or caregiver costs.
Does this calculator cost anything?
No. You can use the calculator in your browser without an account. See the Privacy Policy for information about stored data and third-party services.
What investment return assumption is used?
The model uses a 5% annual return for a diversified healthcare investment portfolio to estimate growth.