Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay & Benefits
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • Topics
    • TSP News
    • OPM Updates
    • Workforce News
    • Court Cases
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

Medicare

Stay informed on Medicare topics that matter to federal retirees, including how Medicare Parts B and D coordinate with FEHB coverage, annual premium and deductible changes, and the impact of IRMAA surcharges on retirement income. Explore clear explanations of enrollment decisions, cost considerations, and policy updates that affect federal retirement planning. This section provides timely analysis to help federal retirees understand how Medicare choices interact with FEHB, OPM guidance, and long‑term healthcare costs in retirement.

Why Your Monthly Medicare Part B Premium Can Range From $170.10 to $578.30

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAug 23, 2022 9:15 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:09 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

What you pay for Medicare Part B in retirement can vary widely, and it’s because of your Modified Adjusted Gross income.

Everything Federal Retirees Need to Know About Medicare Advantage

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossJul 25, 2022 6:00 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Medicare Advantage plans have become available to retired federal employees. Here is what you need to know about how they work with FEHB.

Reasons for Federal Retirees to Enroll (or Not Enroll) in Medicare Part B

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossMay 27, 2022 9:44 AM | Updated: May 3, 2023 3:40 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hands holding a sheet of paper on a desk that reads 'Medicare Part B'; a calculator, book and reading glasses are seen lying off to the side

Should retired federal employees enroll in Medicare Part B? These are reasons to enroll (or not) in retirement.

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

How a Federal Employee’s FEHB Plan Changes After Retirement

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossMar 29, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

How do your FEHB benefits change after retirement?

Reforming the Postal Service: A Challenge That May Be Met

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 7, 2022 12:45 PM | Updated: Mar 8, 2022 6:49 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill to reform the Postal Service may pass in Congress despite past failures.

Important Links on the OPM Website for Federal Employees About to Retire

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterFeb 25, 2022 8:45 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees who are retiring soon will find these resources from OPM helpful in their planning.

How Federal Employees Can Keep FEHB Coverage in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossFeb 2, 2022 1:24 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees have some requirements they must meet in order to continue FEHB in retirement.

2022 Medicare Part B Premiums Rising Sharply

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2021 10:59 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The 2022 Medicare Part B premiums are increasing significantly. Here is what you can expect to pay.

Why Tax planning is SO important in Retirement

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbNov 15, 2021 1:08 PM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 7:12 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Proper tax planning is essential to make the most of your money in retirement. These are a few examples.

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 … Page14 Next →

Free Email Lists

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

Use a personal email if possible (i.e. Gmail); some agencies restrict emails from lists
Choose Lists:

Daily TSP Performance

April 13, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8226 +0.04% +1.20%
F Fund $21.0018 +0.19% +0.57%
C Fund $110.5436 +1.02% +0.94%
S Fund $105.0498 +1.87% +4.62%
I Fund $60.7029 +0.66% +9.39%
L Income $29.8599 +0.31% +2.11%
L 2030 $59.8110 +0.58% +2.95%
L 2035 $18.2645 +0.68% +3.31%
L 2040 $70.1473 +0.74% +3.48%
L 2045 $19.4374 +0.79% +3.63%
L 2050 $43.1232 +0.84% +3.78%
L 2055 $22.3578 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2060 $22.3551 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2065 $22.3524 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2070 $13.2479 +0.99% +4.33%
L 2075 $11.5721 +0.99% +4.33%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA COVID CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEGLI FEHB FERS FLRA FRTIB GAO General Schedule Government Shutdown Hatch Act Hiring Holidays Inflation Insurance IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB Official Time OPM Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Social Security Taxes Telework Travel TSP Unions VA Vaccinations

FedSmith.com is a certified Ezoic Premium publisher
© 2026 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use