I am a 66 year old retired Connecticut educator who has been rated 100% TP for over 10 years. My wife is a 64 year old active Connecticut educator. She presently uses her Champ VA as a secondary to her medical plan provided by her board of education. I am under her medical plan, and I also utilize some VA services out of the West Haven VA. She will retire soon after 42 years of service. Connecticut teachers lose their medical plans after retirement, unless they choose to buy it themselves at 100% cost (between $16,000.00-$20,000.00, depending on the dietrict's cost). I usually have a handle on all our needs, but I am presently confused on what medical coverage we will need to purchase (when she turns 65. I am presently 66) beyond the free Medicare Part A and the purchase of Medicare Part B. I know I can use the VA, but I am battling 2 active cancers, and I prefer to maintain my present doctors. I realize that my wife will use her Champ VA as a secondary to Medicare. Are there any Connecticut teachers out there, rated like me @ 100% TP, who could assist me on this medical covrage issue? Michael