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NARFE president condemns postal reform bill

Lawmakers last week introduced a bipartisan postal reform bill that aims to address the U.S. Postal Service's significant net losses and missed payments on its retiree health care prefunding, but the president of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association says this legislation is not the right solution. View More
Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: My agency is trying to force me out. I will be 61 in October and have 31 years in December. If I retire on January 1 how much can I expect to receive? Can I apply for disability retirement at the same time and would my benefit go up when I reach full retirement? Do I have to take a survivor annuity if I want my husband to be able to keep his insurance should I pass away? View More
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

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
Can I change my FEHB plan when I become eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

Yes, you may change FEHB enrollment to any available plan or option at any time beginning on the 30th day before becoming eligible for Medicare. View More
What does Medicare cover?Apr 06, 2014