On Sat, 13 May 2017 12:55:57 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:

If I contract anything
serious, I'll get myself kicked out of my union's health plan so it
doesn't get stuck with high bills on my behalf and get into Medicare
with the necessary supplements.

Be aware that the "good" medicare gap plans come with underwriting so
you may not be able to get them after the first year you were
eligible. Don't wait too long and be sure you sign up before your
ailment hits your medical record.