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Old 11-10-2014, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by naneiben View Post
My husband and I are also under FEP BCBS. However, when he went on Medicare, we researched it and came to the decision that he should opt for Part B as well.



Since going on Medicare, he has paid zero...no copays, no deductibles, nothing. Been very smooth sailing through several surgeries.



Still, this is not cheap. I keep asking myself if taking Part B in addition to BCBS was a good decision.



Would be interested in hearing any experiences.



also, would love to come to such a meeting as proposed above.

I couldn't see any benefit to FEPBLUE and Part B. I sent a copy of my Medicare card to FEPBLUE showing only Part A so FEPBLUE is still my primary provider except for hospitalization where Medicare is primary. I have had my federal health insurance for over 42 years with no problems. I may be paying more than I should since I have the high option but it is what I feel comfortable with. I just don't trust government to administer my healthcare. Paranoid maybe but I can't help it.
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