Medicare Part A & Medicare Part B
Medicare Part A [4] is usually free and does not have a premium. This Part covers non-VA hospital care if you have an emergency or if you live far away from a VA facility.
Medicare Part B [5] provides more coverage options for non-VA healthcare providers as well as other aspects that your VA healthcare plan may not cover.
It is important to know that if you do not sign up for Medicare Part B right away and later lose your VA coverage, a late enrollment fee will apply.