I just turned 65—do I need Medicare Part B to enroll in US Family Health Plan?
No. Medicare Part B is not a requirement to become a US Family Health Plan member, but we strongly recommend having it. Selecting Medicare Part B as soon as you’re eligible for it provides some significant advantages: • All enrollment fees are waived for US Family Health Plan members who also have Medicare Part B. This saves an individual $230 a year. –> • If for any reason you decide to disenroll from US Family Health Plan, you are automatically and immediately covered by Medicare Part B and TRICARE for Life benefits. • If for any reason you decide to disenroll for US Family Health Plan and you do not carry Medicare Part B, you will need to apply for Medicare Part B before you can access your TRICARE for Life benefits. There are waiting periods and higher costs for not taking Medicare Part B at the time you became eligible. To protect yourself and your family, we encourage you to take Medicare Part B when it is offered.
