Part B Feels Optional—Until You Learn What Happens If You Skip It

Key Takeaways
Skipping Medicare Part B might seem like a way to cut costs in 2025, but doing so can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties, reduced
Why You Still Need to Think About Part A, Even with Comprehensive PSHB Coverage

Key Takeaways
Medicare Part A plays a foundational role in how your PSHB benefits coordinate hospital-related costs, especially when you become Medicare-eligible.Even though your
Can Medicare Advantage Replace Everything? Not Quite—Especially Not with Postal Plans

Key Takeaways
Medicare Advantage does not replace Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB); b…
Here’s What Medicare Part A Really Covers—and What That Means for Your Wallet

Key Takeaways
Medicare Part A does cover essential hospital-related services, but you still face deductibles, coinsurance, and time-based limits that can leave you paying out-of-pocket sooner than expected.
Why the New $2,000 Cap Doesn’t Guarantee Lower Drug Spending for Everyone

Key Takeaways
The new $2,000 out-of-pocket cap on Medicare Part D drug spending in 202…
Why Some Retirees Are Caught Off Guard by the Part B Requirement in PSHB

Key Takeaways
If you’re a Postal Service retiree and are eligible for Medicare, enrolling in Part B is not optional if you want to maintain full PSHB coverage.Many retirees are caught off guard b…
Why Your Medicare Part B Premium Keeps Increasing—and What You Can Do About It

Key Takeaways
Your Medicare Part B premium continues to increase in 2025 due to factors like rising he…
Why You Should Still Care About Medicare Part D—Even With PSHB Prescription Coverage

Key Takeaways
Even though PSHB plans include
You’re Covered… Until You’re Not: Why Part A Limits Can Wreck Your Budget Fast

Key Takeaways
Medicare Part A has a strict structure with coverage limits that can lead to…
Even with Medicare Part D, Drug Costs Can Still Surprise You More Than You Expect

Key Takeaways
Even with the new 2025 out-of-pocket cap under Medicare Part D, your drug cos…