I worked for the federal government for 30 years and took early retirement. How does my federal retirement affect my Medicare options?
Answered by 11 licensed agents
If you are 65 and the your coverage will stop at 65 then you need to get on medicare part A and
B.
If you are 65 and the government is giving you lifetime coverage then you need to see if it is worth paying the medicare part B premium and adding medicare or just staying on your current coverage.
Answered by Jonathan Potter on April 7, 2025
Broker Licensed in UT, AZ, CA & 14 other states
The real dilemma with folks like you is that you likely did not contribute to Social Security and rather will get a pension. You also have the right to speak with a counselor or a Human Resources person with whom you can question about how most govt-veterans go about using Medicare throughout your lifetime.
Answered by Steven Bleicher on April 17, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ
Answered by John L Herman Jr on April 6, 2025
Broker Licensed in MD, DE & PA
Thanks for your question.
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Answered by Bill Wheeler on May 17, 2025
Broker Licensed in KY & IN
Answered by Steve Brauer on April 8, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ & CA
Medicare is your primary coverage and your FEP plan is secondary.
There are no other options other than dropping your FEP benefits to have a Medicare Advantage plan.
Your FEP coverage is better, so I don't recommend it
Answered by Marcie Barnes on May 24, 2025
Agent Licensed in TX, AK, AL & 48 other states
Answered by Deborah Webster on May 1, 2025
Broker Licensed in Ia & SC
Answered by Kelly Linster on April 8, 2025
Agent Licensed in ND, AZ, CO, IA & SD
You can continue your federal plan and not choose Medicare or the can choose Medicare A & B and keep you federal plan and benefits will be coordinated.
Answered by Karen Ansell on April 22, 2025
Agent Licensed in FL, GA, KY & OH
Answered by Mark Murphy on April 28, 2025
Agent Licensed in NJ, AL, CO & 9 other states
Answered by Phyllis Dixon on April 30, 2025
Agent Licensed in VA, MD & SC
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