If you have FEHB, should you enroll in Medicare Part D?

Since Medicare Part D is voluntary, individuals with Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program retiree benefits often wonder whether they should sign up for a Medicare Part D drug plan. But to be eligible to enroll in a standalone Part D drug plan: A beneficiary must live in the plan’s service area, be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and pay a monthly premium for this drug coverage that is set by the plan.  Because your FEHB coverage is considered creditable coverage, you don’t need to enroll in Part D and pay extra for your prescription coverage. Read article here…

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