Medicare and FEHB

Published: Sept. 13, 2021, 2:32 p.m.

b'September 13, 2021 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA\\xae welcomes David Santana, Health Insurance Specialist from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, to discuss your health care coverage options.\\n\\nThis is the time of year to ensure that you have the right health, dental or vision insurance coverage for you and your family. It is also the time to consider other health care coverage options, such as Medicare. Did you know that FEHB Open Season and Medicare Open Enrollment are not the same?\\n\\nSome of the topics for this program include:\\n\\nThe difference between FEHB Open Season and Medicare enrollment periods\\nWhen you can enroll in Medicare and Medicare Health Plans\\nHow Medicare works with FEHB\\u2014who pays first?\\nDo my FEHB premiums change when Medicare pays first (is primary)?\\nDo I have to enroll in Medicare?\\nHow about Medicare Health Plans (Medicare Advantage Plans)\\nHow much does Medicare cost?\\nIs there premium assistance for Medicare Part B?\\nWhich part of Medicare do I need?\\nHow do I enroll in Medicare?\\n2021 FEHB Open Season is from November 8, 2021 through December 13, 2021.\\n\\nSend in a question: Email us in advance at ForYourBenefit@nitpinc.com'