Q. I am a retired federal employee. I kept my Blue Cross/Blue Shield under the Federal Employees Health Benefits. My husband is retired Army and is covered by Tricare for Life, Medicare and my Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I am also covered under my husband’s Tricare but not Tricare for Life. Do I need to sign up for anything else when I turn 65 in January?
A. Assuming that you are eligible for Medicare, you will automatically be enrolled in parts A and B. Part A won’t cost you anything. However, you’d have to pay the premiums for Part B. If you decide that you don’t need it, you’ll have to decline that coverage.
