Whats Your Medicare IQ?

Published: Sept. 12, 2022, 6:37 p.m.

September 12, 2022 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA\xae welcomes David Santana, Health Insurance Specialist from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.\n\nDid you know that FEHB Open Season and Medicare Open Enrollment are not the same? The 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season is coming. This is the time for you to think about your health, dental, vision, and tax-saving needs, and to enroll or change your enrollment. It is also the time to consider other health care coverage options, such as Medicare.\n\nTopics include:\n\nThe difference between FEHB Open Season and Medicare enrollment periods.\nWhich Part of Medicare do I need?\nWhen and how can I enroll in Medicare and Medicare health plans? Do I have to enroll in Medicare?\nIf I have both FEHB and Medicare, who is supposed to pay first?\nDo my FEHB premiums change when Medicare pays first (is primary)?\nHow about Medicare Health Plans (Medicare Advantage Plans)?\nHow much does Medicare cost?\nIs there premium assistance for Medicare Part B?\nFor questions or comments, email us in advance at ForYourBenefit@nitpinc.com