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. 2002 Aug;37(4):849–884. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0560.2002.56.x

Table 1.

Expected Lifetime Costs of Significant “Aging Shocks” for a 65-Year-Old Today

•Uncovered Prescription Drugs $12,000
•Uncovered Medical Care $16,000
•Uncovered Insurance Premiums $18,000
•Uncovered Long-term Care $44,000

Estimates calculated by authors. See footnote 1 for assumptions used.