Q: I am 68 and a CSRS retiree. What are the advantages of enrolling in Medicare Part A when I am already covered under the FEHB?
A: You want some advantages? First, it’s free. You already paid for it through payroll deductions while you were working. Second, the combination of Medicare Part A and your FEHB plan will reduce or eliminate most of the deductibles and out-of-pocket charges for hospital care. Third, because the two programs don’t always cover the same things or in the same way, they tend to complement each other, giving you better coverage at lower cost.
