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Retiring in Italy

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Medicare When You Live in Italy

Whether to keep Medicare while living abroad, and what it costs you either way.

What this guide will cover

  • Why Medicare generally does not pay for care in Italy
  • The consequences of dropping and later re-enrolling
  • How retirees think about keeping an option on U.S. care

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