Last updated April 26, 2024

 When to use: 

Caller identifies themselves as a postal service retiree or family member of a postal service retiree.

 Postal Service Health Benefits Program Special Enrollment Period: 

As part of the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, an annuitant (retiree) may be eligible to participate in the PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medicare Part B. The PSHB SEP applies to certain Postal Service annuitants and family members who were entitled to Medicare Part A, but not enrolled in Medicare Part B as of Jan 1, 2024.

During the PSHB SEP, eligible annuitants and family members may enroll in Medicare Part B without paying a late enrollment penalty. The one-time PSHB SEP is from April 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2024. Individuals eligible for the PSHB SEP will receive notification by U.S. Mail™ in March 2024.

All required information must be returned in the envelope provided and postmarked by Sept. 30, 2024. This Special Enrollment Period is only for those who have NEVER enrolled in Medicare Part B.

Note: The beneficiary can choose not to enroll in Medicare Part B and keep their current coverage. However, if they decide later to enroll in Part B, they will be subject to a penalty. 

Until a training is available for Senior LinkAge Line staff, refer callers to retirementbenefits@usps.gov or by calling the PSHB Navigator Help Line at 833-712-PSHB (7742).