Forecast retirement healthcare cost index in the U.S. 2023-2047
The retirement healthcare cost index compares the estimated cost of healthcare at retirement against expected social security benefits (before taxes) throughout retirement. The retirement healthcare cost index for a healthy 65-year-old- couple retiring in 2023 in the U.S. is estimated to be 44.5 percent in the first year. In the next ten years, it is projected to rise to 64 percent, and by the end of their lives, it is most likely to offset their social security payments.