Genesis Wealth Management Group on Medicare Planning and Retirement Healthcare Costs

Reid Mortensen and Bill Kinkel of Genesis Wealth Management Group discuss how Medicare choices and rising healthcare costs can affect retirement income. Reid describes Medicare coverage options, enrollment considerations, and common risks, including unsolicited calls and advice that may not fit someone’s needs. Bill explains how healthcare costs can factor into a financial plan.

The conversation also previews a free educational Medicare seminar at Bethalto Senior Services, 100 East Central Avenue, with discussion of plan types, premiums, provider networks, dental, vision and hearing coverage, veterans’ benefits, chronic conditions, Medicaid, and travel. The program says the 1 p.m. session was full and that limited seats remained for the 5:30 p.m. session; registration was available through Riverbender Events and Eventbrite. The guests emphasize that the seminar is for education, not plan selection.