Medicare enrollment support for postal and federal retirees

If you’re going to retire soon, it’s a good time to start learning about Medicare—and how APWU Health Plan works with Medicare to cover you in retirement. 

Who is eligible for Medicare coverage?

You can enroll in Medicare if you’re 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 the official Medicare website of the U.S. government.

Sign up for Medicare through Social Security

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:

Boost your retirement benefits with APWU Health Plan

Medicare plans for postal retirees

Explore your options under the PSHB Program.

Medicare plans for federal retirees

Explore your options under the FEHB Program.

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

Download and access Health Plan resources

View all Medicare Resources

APWU Health Plan Holiday Office Hours

The Health Plan will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 2.

Manage your High Option or Consumer Driven Option health plan 24/7 with your postal member portal or federal member portal.