Listen "Big Bill, Big Changes: Medicare & Retirees | Boomers Bucks & Bling Ep. 18"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWelcome to Boomers Bucks and Bling, where retirement planning gets a modern (and sometimes thrilling) twist! In this episode, host Carl Spiteri is joined once again by Medicare expert Keith Betkowski to unpack the newly passed HR1 legislation—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill.”💸 Spoiler: It includes $800 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.In This Episode: We explore what these changes could mean for retirees and older adults—especially when it comes to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs, shrinking plan options, and how rural communities may be hit hardest.💡 Topics Covered:- How the bill could change Medicare Advantage & supplement plans -The future of dental, vision, and transportation coverage- Why some hospitals are cutting staff & services- How AI is being used in cost-saving (and care-changing) ways -What retirees can do now to prepare- How reverse mortgages might offer financial flexibility for those aging in placeWhether you’re already retired or just planning ahead, this episode gives you the inside scoop on a bill that could reshape how older Americans access healthcare.🎧 Listen to More Episodes: Spotify: https://ow.ly/ttaN50TZH81 Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/cFb350TZH84 YouTube Playlist: https://ow.ly/cwaf50TZH8u Guest Info: Keith Betkowski – Medicare & Medicaid Expert Email: [email protected] Phone: (415) 971-0384 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithbvhs15/ Subscribe for more episodes about: ✔️ Retirement Planning ✔️ Medicare, Medicaid, & Social Security ✔️ Reverse Mortgages ✔️ Aging in Place & Financial Safety ✔️ Lifestyle tips for Boomers & Gen X Got questions or topic suggestions? Drop them in the comments or visit https://carlspiteri.com
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