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Originally Posted by Bavarian
According to NARFE magazine, if Medicare B goes up and Social Security does not go up enough to cover increase, the Social Security recipient's increase is capped at increase, or this year none of the COLA. Whereas CSRS would have to pay the full increase.
Another way that us Feds have to pay more and if you take post-retirement job your Social Security payment will be less than you would get based on money made in. A CSRS Spouse of a private sector employee will not get to survivors benefit either.
GPO and WPE.
I recommend all retired Feds check with NARFE. Good organization to join, magazine with these questions answered and discounts at hotels.
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Any idea when the next NARFE meeting is? After looking at the 2016 std option premiums, I really need to talk with someone. Can't believe the insignificant cost difference between the Family option and the new Self + 1. What a disappointment. It's on the order of $16. This cOst is quite a bit higher than 2015 Family option, too.