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FEHB & Medicare
FEHB, Medicare, & TRICARE
Summary & Case Studies

The Nation's Major Health Insurance Program

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Doctor examining an elderly woman

Medicare is the nation's major health insurance program. Every working person who pays taxes automatically contributes to Medicare: 1.45% of each individual's salary goes biweekly toward financing part of the Medicare program.

When individuals turn 65, they may be eligible to receive Medicare benefits.







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