Bloomberg Surveillance · Friday, July 24, 2026
Healthcare costs for retirees have seen a significant increase, with a couple retiring this year projected to pay up to $371,000 out-of-pocket. This represents an almost 8% jump from the previous year, adding to the financial pressures faced by those nearing or in retirement.
“Yeah, it is, absolutely, It's been rising for years.”
“And what we're seeing is that If you are retiring this year, your health cost that you will pay out of pocket, if you're a couple, it's up to three hundred and seventy one thousand dollars. That is an almost eight percent jump from last year.”