Coordination with Medicare also Stressed

OPM also wants carriers to expand their coordination of FEHB with Medicare Part B (physician services and related costs), for retirees who elect to pay for that insurance coverage as well. For example, some plans have premium pass-through accounts to pay Medicare Part B premiums and waive or reduce copays and deductibles for enrollees who also have Medicare Part B. “To ensure success of these programs, increased communication and education to enrollees is essential,” it said. For a closer look, go to www.fedweek.com/HFI in the free info section of our website.