<p>FERS question</p>
<p>Employee at a VAMC for 17 years age 56 with buy back years that add up to 20 years in December. I could retire at 58.5 years old with over 20 credible years and get delayed retirement at 60 yo. The TCC heath insurance for 18 months would be available if I pay full cost. Does this TCC also include my family???Then I<br>
could at 60 yo get government. portion paid again and also retirement. I want to make sure H and D 2 are covered.</p>
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<p>You can TCC (COBRA) health insurance for 18 months for the plan you currently have. So, if your current plan covers your family, then you can TCC the family. If you currently have no plan, or only cover yourself, then it is up to the company whether they will allow you to upgrade to the family coverage.</p>
<p>Have you found out the Full cost? It is really expensive.</p>
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<p>operadad- thanks i just had trouble figuring this out since all the info says individual. yes i know the cost but it helps to have my options open. also if i went the 58.5 route of TCC I would then pick up family again as govt paid when i reached 60 and started retirement. </p>
<p>patsmom - thanks for the website- really good source of info i had no idea existed.</p>
<p>thanks for the prompt help- you guys are the best!</p>