This webinar, hosted by Kevin Moss, Senior Editor, provides an overview of the Consumers’ Checkbook organization and “What’s New in 2025” regarding the implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program for active employees and annuitants.
The first educational module covers the background of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, introduces the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, a look at how PSHB applies to you, and discusses what integration with Medicare means.
The second educational module covers who can receive Medicare, defines the four parts of Medicare and the coverage they provide, and explains the Medicare Initial Enrollment Period.
In this audio recording, subject matter expert, Karla Kirby, Executive Mgr. Postal Svc Health Benefits, provides a comprehensive overview of the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) and the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program that will be implemented January 1, 2025. Passcode: ?=2Gwp%s
Video 1 gives background on the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) which created the PSHB Program, a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Video 1 also covers how the PSHB Program integrates with Medicare Part B, and enrollment such as open season and the one-time PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Video 3 gives an overview of Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and home health care. This video also details automatic enrollment and how to enroll if you are not receiving Social Security benefits.
Video 4 gives an overview of Medicare Part B, which covers most doctors’ bills, other health care providers, and some medical services and supplies. This video also details the premiums associated with Part B, as well as how and when to enroll, including the one-time PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Video 5 gives an overview of Medicare Part C, also known “Medicare Advantage Plans,” and Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs. This video also details if having these parts of Medicare is necessary depending on your coverage within the PSHB Program.
