USPS retirees will move from FEHB to the Postal Service Health Benefits starting January 2025. See info at https://liteblue.usps.gov/humanresources/benefits/insurance/pshb.htm
The USPB is still taking shape and there are few details so far.
I’m talking with someone already retired from USPS and turns 65 in November. He’s currently on a FEHB plan. He’s not yet enrolled in Medicare and asking for advice, especially how to have the most options available when PSHB starts in 2025.
My read is that he should enroll in Part A now, but hold off on Part B. When 2025 comes, he can stay in PSHB without B. Or if he wants to leave PSHB then, he can enroll in B at that point and be able to sign up for a GA Medigap or any Medicare Advantage plan.
What advice would you give to someone in this situation?
The USPB is still taking shape and there are few details so far.
I’m talking with someone already retired from USPS and turns 65 in November. He’s currently on a FEHB plan. He’s not yet enrolled in Medicare and asking for advice, especially how to have the most options available when PSHB starts in 2025.
My read is that he should enroll in Part A now, but hold off on Part B. When 2025 comes, he can stay in PSHB without B. Or if he wants to leave PSHB then, he can enroll in B at that point and be able to sign up for a GA Medigap or any Medicare Advantage plan.
What advice would you give to someone in this situation?