Railroad workers are covered under the Federal Medicare program just like workers covered under social security, and railroad retirement payroll taxes include a Medicare
hospital insurance tax just like social security payroll taxes.
Even though you’re paying into the Medicare program during your working years, and will probably rely on its services in the future, you may not be aware of what benefits the program offers--and what it doesn’t offer. The basic information in this booklet will give you an overview of the Medicare program.
More detailed information on Medicare's benefits, costs, and
health service options is available from the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services publication Medicare &
You which is mailed to Medicare beneficiary households each
fall and to new Medicare beneficiaries when they become
eligible for the coverage. It is also available by
calling the Medicare toll-free number, 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227), TTY/TDD 1-877-486-2048.
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