3 ms·Boomers have already started retiring. The first wave became eligible in 2007. Perhaps you mean the peak?by dgabriel 18y agoBoomers have already started retiring. The first wave became eligible in 2007. Perhaps you mean the peak?ckinnan 18y agoRight, sorry, 2017 is the year the total paid to retirees is greater than the incoming contributions. Medicare is already running in the red, by the way.dgabriel 18y agoThat is terrifying.