Retirees traveling check Medicare coverage to avoid costly surprises
Tom Merton | Getty ImagesIf you're a retiree on Medicare and feel the itch to travel, be sure you know whether your insurance plan can go with you.Whether you want to hit the road for a U.S.-based trip or head overseas, coverage at your destination hinges on the specifics of your Medicare plan. The nature of your care — routine or emergency — also may play a role.Just over a quarter of Americans (28%) say they've fallen ill or been hurt while vacationing, according to a recent study from personal finance website…