In this episode, Dan and Ed break down the 2025 General Enrollment Period (GEP) for Medicare and what it means for federal employees and retirees. They explain the differences between Medicare Parts A and B, associated premium costs, and how eligibility is tied to the Hospital Insurance Tax. The conversation also covers key enrollment periods—including the IEP, SEP, and GEP—and the consequences of missing deadlines. Finally, they clarify how FEHB works alongside Medicare and when it’s beneficial to enroll in Part B to avoid late penalties and reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
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FedLife Podcast (Ep. 141): Medicare Enrollment Deadlines and What Feds Need to Know
Join us as Dan and Ed discuss key Medicare enrollment details, important deadlines, premium costs, and how FEHB coverage works alongside Medicare for federal employees and retirees.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What does Medicare Part A cover, and who is eligible?
- How does the Hospital Insurance Tax (HIT) factor into Medicare Part A eligibility?
- What is Medicare Part B and what services does it include?
- Understanding Medicare Part B premiums and how they are calculated
- Key Medicare enrollment periods: What you need to know
- Considerations for federal employees retiring before or after age 65
- What happens if you miss your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Original Medicare?
Source Article:
https://stwserve.com/the-current-medicare-general-enrollment-period-how-does-it-affect-federal-employees-and-retirees/
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