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Old 04-12-2012, 07:22 AM
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Without a crystal ball no one knows whether its best to take medicare right away or pay the penalty when you pick it up later during open season. As a federal employee on medicare, medicare is the primary and BCBS is secondary. Between the two you probably wouldn't have any co-payments. If you are a NARFE member, you could always speak with them, however, no one will be able to tell you what would be most cost effective for you.