Federal retirees—you have more than earned your benefits for the many years that you’ve dedicated to service. So why not make the most of them in retirement? Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Advantage health plans, combined with your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), deliver the convenient, high-quality, affordable care that you need to keep you at your healthiest—and to stick to your budget.
Whichever Medicare health plan you choose, here are five ways that Kaiser Permanente can support your health and your life in retirement:
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A coordinated system of care
Our doctors, pharmacists, diagnostics, medical facilities and health plan all work together to deliver convenient care that’s personalized for each member. And, as a member, your care team will help you manage your care by making appointments, finding specialists and more, so you’re never left on your own. This lets you spend your time on other things—like enjoying your retirement.
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Top-rated care from highly skilled doctors
In the survey Best Health Insurance Companies of 2025 by Insure.com, Kaiser Permanente as a national enterprise is tied for #1 overall among 65 competitors.
Our region-wide pool of 1,800+ physicians is recruited from the top medical schools in the country, and many are recognized as Top Doctors1 annually in local publications. They practice in 60+ specialties, including:
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Ophthalmology and many more
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A focus on preventive care
There’s no better time to focus on your overall well-being than in retirement. You deserve to live your golden years to the fullest, as healthy as you can be. Because frequent monitoring and early detection are key to better outcomes, as a Kaiser Permanente member you’ll get your blood pressure checked at every visit. Our members also get same-day results for mammograms, so they get to diagnosis and treatment faster. This commitment to prevention is the reason why:
- We lead the region in controlling 81% of members’ blood pressure.
- We lead the nation for members who get screened for colon cancer (80%), cervical cancer (91%), and breast cancer (85%).2
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Easy access to care
Our members can see a doctor face-to-face at any of our 35+ medical facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Most offer primary and specialty care, lab, X-ray, and pharmacy together under one roof. We also offer access to hospitals, After Hours Care, and Urgent Care centers, including several Advanced Urgent Care centers open 24/7.
Our $0 virtual care options help members conveniently get medical attention 24/7. These include:
- Phone appointments
- Video visits
- E-visits3
Same day, on-demand visits to see a doctor by phone or video for a minor health concern are also available—no appointment needed. And any doctor our members see will have access to their digital health record to personalize their care.
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Extra convenience and wellness benefits
- One no-cost hearing aid per ear every 36 months
- Nonemergency transportation to medical providers (up to 24 one-way rides per year)
- Membership in the One Pass® fitness program,4 where members can choose from a nationwide network of gyms and fitness centers or enjoy digital fitness classes from the comfort of home
What Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plans are available to FEHB members?
Members can choose either a High Option or Standard Option plan, both with great benefits.
For Medicare Advantage 1, High and Standard Option plans offer:
- No copays for primary care, specialty care and Urgent Care visits (High Option), plus lower copays for outpatient surgery, inpatient hospital and most prescription drugs
- $50 over the counter (OTC) quarterly wellness benefit to order items such as cold remedies and pain relievers (High Option)
For Medicare Advantage 2, High and Standard Option plans deliver:
- Up to $2,400 reimbursement per year ($200 per month) for the Medicare Part B premium you pay
- Lower copays for primary and specialty care office visits, outpatient surgery, Urgent Care and most prescription drugs
Prosper members also get money-saving benefits:
- Lower copays for primary and specialty care office visits, outpatient surgery, inpatient hospital, Urgent Care and most prescription drugs
- No annual deductible
As a retiree, you deserve to live a hassle-free, healthy life. When you combine your FEHB coverage with a Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll get seamless care, save money, and enjoy extra benefits that help keep you at your healthiest—and make your life easier.
This article is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Discover how our Medicare Advantage plans work seamlessly with FEHB to support your health and budget. Visit kp.org/fedsmedicare or call 1-877-547-4909 to learn more.
1 The physicians who practice at Kaiser Permanente are recognized as Top Doctors in Arlington Magazine (2025), Bethesda magazine (2025), Northern Virginia Magazine (2025), Washingtonian magazine (2024), and Baltimore magazine (2024).
2 The source for certain health plan measure rates and benchmark (averages and percentiles) data (“the Data”) is Quality Compass® 2024 and is used with the permission of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (“NCQA”). Any analysis, interpretation or conclusion based on the Data is solely that of the authors, and NCQA specifically disclaims responsibility for any such analysis, interpretation or conclusion. Quality Compass is a registered trademark of NCQA. The Data comprises audited performance rates and associated benchmarks for Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set measures (“HEDIS®”) and HEDIS CAHPS® survey measure results. HEDIS measures and specifications were developed by and are owned by NCQA. HEDIS measures and specifications are not clinical guidelines and do not establish standards of medical care. NCQA makes no representations, warranties or endorsement about the quality of any organization or clinician who uses or reports performance measures, or any data or rates calculated using HEDIS measures and specifications, and NCQA has no liability to anyone who relies on such measures or specifications. NCQA holds a copyright in Quality Compass and the Data and may rescind or alter the Data at any time. The Data may not be modified by anyone other than NCQA. Anyone desiring to use or reproduce the Data without modification for an internal, noncommercial purpose may do so without obtaining approval from NCQA. All other uses, including a commercial use and/or external reproduction, distribution or publication, must be approved by NCQA and are subject to a license at the discretion of NCQA. ©2024 National Committee for Quality Assurance, all rights reserved. CAHPS is a registered trademark of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).Official plan names per Quality Compass: “Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic” = Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.; “Aetna HMO/POS” = Aetna Health Inc. (Pennsylvania) – Maryland; “Anthem HMO/POS” = HealthKeepers, Inc.; “CareFirst HMO/POS” = CareFirst BlueChoice; “CareFirst PPO/EPO” = Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc. (GHMSI); “Cigna MD” = Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company – Maryland; “Cigna VA/DC” = Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company – Virginia/District of Columbia; “MDIPA HMO/POS” = MD – Individual Practice Association, Inc.; “Optimum Choice HMO/POS” = Optimum Choice, Inc.; “UnitedHealthCare HMO/POS” = UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
3 When appropriate and available. If you travel out of state, phone appointments and video visits may not be available in select states due to licensing laws. Laws differ by state.
4 One Pass® is a registered trademark of One Pass Solutions, Inc. in the U.S. and other jurisdictions and is a voluntary program. The One Pass program and amenities vary by plan, area, and location. The information provided under this program is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice. One Pass is not responsible for the services or information provided by third parties. Individuals should consult an appropriate health care professional before beginning any exercise program to determine what may be right for them. One Pass is not available with Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage DC (HMO-POS) or Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value 1 and Value 2 MD (HMO) plans. One Pass® is a registered trademark of Optum, Inc. in the U.S. and other jurisdictions and is a voluntary program.
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