Ray's Retire Right Report Retire Right — Retire Smart! Raymond T. Martin, Retirement Coach and Medicare Planning
June 2025 Fathers and father figures, Happy Father’s Day! The first day of summer is June 21st (although it feels like it began on Memorial Day.)
June is "Beautiful in Your Skin Month" June 13th – 21st is "Worldwide Knit & Crochet in Public Week" And June 4th is "Audacity to Hope Day"
Lucky Finds 1993 Carl Rice began buying paintings at thrift stores and estate sales hoping to find something valuable by a famous artist. Each new find was photographed and sent to Christie’s New York auction house for evaluation. Each time, he received a letter back saying his latest find was worthless. In 1996 Rice owned 500 paintings and couldn’t afford to buy more. Yet he went to another estate sale where he noticed two paintings he was drawn to. One was a 6-by-12 picture of roses, the other a 15-by-24 picture of flowers. He couldn’t resist and purchased the two for $60. He and his wife looked up the artist’s name, Martin Johnson Heade, and found he was a well-known 19th century painter. They sent a photo to Christie’s but this time they sent their vice president to authenticate the paintings. They were real. At the auction they sold for over a million dollars! Patience paid off!
Whose TV contract stipulated that she look frumpier and weigh more than the show’s star? (See the Answer Area.)
With summer just around the corner, many of our clients are making exciting travel plans— whether it’s visiting family across the country or exploring new destinations abroad. As you prepare for your trip, it’s important to understand what your Medicare coverage does— and doesn’t—include when it comes to medical care while traveling. Original Medicare typically does not cover emergency care outside of the United States, which can come as a surprise to many travelers. Fortunately, if you have a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, most include coverage for foreign travel emergencies. These plans generally pay 80% of the cost of emergency medical care abroad after a small deductible, up to a $50,000 lifetime maximum. This benefit can be a financial lifesaver if you experience an unexpected health issue while overseas. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, many of these plans also offer some coverage for emergency care during foreign travel, though the specifics can vary by plan. It’s a good idea to check with your plan or give us a call if you're unsure about your current benefits. For those seeking more comprehensive travel protection, especially for extended trips or more adventurous travel, standalone travel insurance may be a smart option. We offer travel insurance solutions designed with Medicare clients in mind. You can view available options and learn more by visiting: martinassociatesmedicare.com/services Wherever you’re headed this summer—travel safe and stay covered!
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