HARRIET ADAMS: Resources available for health care after retirement

Options beyond Medicare and Medicaid? Read the excerpt below. Southgate News Herald Tuesday, November 3, 2009 By Harriet Adams Many people close to retirement often have questions concerning the health care solutions afforded to them. There are several sources you should know about. The government offers resources, such as Medicaid and Medicare, which offer various health care benefits. In addition, you might need to consider supplemental health insurance, or Medigap. Most Americans are able to receive Medicare benefits at age 65, but qualifying for other programs, such as Medicaid, might require some additional effort and planning on your part. Read the entire article: http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/11/03/business/doc4af0ae386704f259742775.txt