Open Season 2026
You can enroll in Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen or legal resident who has lived in the country for at least five consecutive years.
Your first opportunity to enroll in Medicare is the Initial Enrollment Period, which starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after the month you turn 65.
After you enroll, you can change your coverage during Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 – December 7.
To explore your enrollment options and access helpful resources, visit Medicare.gov.
To sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Part B, contact the Social Security Administration (SSA). You need to sign up through SSA so they can verify your eligibility for Medicare.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Retirement Center helps postal and federal employees and retirees transition from serving America to enjoying retirement. The center offers resources to help you:
8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday
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Receive a $25 wellness incentive added to your PCA for each family member who completes a yearly checkup or recommended screening.
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15% coinsurance: The percentage of costs you pay after you pay the deductible.
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A Copay is a fixed amount you pay for a covered healthcare service, usually at the time you receive the service.
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Plan allowance is the maximum amount a plan will pay for a covered healthcare service