Q. When I retire from the Veterans Affairs Department at age 62 in nine years, I will have carried Blue Cross/Blue Shield on myself for 20 years and my spouse for 16. He will be 65 then. Can we continue the BC/BS family plan after I retire? What will be the difference in premiums? I pay approximately $200 per month now. I am worried that I won’t have health insurance because I won’t be Medicare-eligible until age 65?
A. Relax. You’ll not only be able to continue your coverage in retirement, but the premiums will be the same as those you’d pay as an employee.
