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Medicare enrollment support for postal and federal retirees

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. The federal health insurance plan is for people who:

Enroll in Medicare as you turn 65

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.

Initial Enrollment Period
3 Months Before Your Birthday Month 3 Months After

After you enroll, you can change your coverage during Medicare Open Enrollment, October 15 – December 7.

Medicare Open Enrollment

To explore your enrollment options and access helpful resources, visit Medicare.gov.

Sign up for Medicare through the Social Security Administration

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.

Social Security Administration

8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday

Start planning for retirement

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:

Find answers to your Medicare questions

Still have questions? Contact APWU Health Plan to speak with a customer service representative:

8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday

Need help finding a health plan that’s right for you?

Download and access Health Plan resources