When you become eligible for Medicare, your Medicare coverage is primary and your state health insurance benefits are secondary. This means that once you have met your annual deductibles, if applicable ($100 for Medicare Part B and $200 for HealthSelect), before the month of your 65 th birthday.

If you do not receive this packet shortly before your 65 th birthday, contact SSA immediately.

This means that once you have met your annual deductibles, if applicable ($100 for Medicare Part B and $200 for HealthSelect), Medicare generally pays 80 % of eligible charges and your state health plan coordinates to pay secondary. If you are a HealthSelect member, HealthSelect pays 70 % of the allowable charge for services not covered by Medicare such as routine medical care provided outside the US.