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Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: I retired under CSRS in 2009 at age 55. I currently receive social security benefit of $120/month. I plan on signing up for Medicare A&B in 2019. My income is such that I would qualify for the lowest Part B premium. Will it be possible to have my Medicare premium withheld from my Social Security benefit? And if so, will the SS benefit be adequate to pay for Medicare in perpetuity? View More
Senate passes VA health funding, employment bill

The Senate this week has passed a bill aimed at boosting employment and funding health care at Veterans Affairs. View More
Republicans urge against cuts to feds' retirement benefits in letter

A group of Republicans has written a letter to House leadership expressing concern over proposed cuts to federal employee retirement programs. View More

Will I be eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

Federal employment counts the same as all other employment for crediting toward Medicare eligibility, since federal employees pay the Medicare tax from their salaries. Generally 40 calendar quarters of coverage is needed to make yourself (and your spouse, if pertinent) eligible. View More
Should I enroll in Medicare when I turn 65 even though I still have FEHB coverage as a retiree?Apr 06, 2014

Medicare Part A will help cover some of the costs that an FEHB plan may not cover, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and charges that exceed the plan’s allowable charges. There are other advantages to enrolling in Part A, such as being eligible to enroll in a Medicare managed care plan. View More
What does Medicare cover?Apr 06, 2014

Medicare is divided into separate parts: Parts A, B, C and D. View More
Can I change my FEHB plan when I become eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014