Pay & Benefits
When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
FEHB
Stay informed on the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program with updates on FEHB premiums, plan options, coverage changes, and guidance for navigating federal health insurance. Explore clear explanations of FEHB enrollment rules, Open Season updates, plan comparisons, and OPM policies that shape healthcare choices for federal employees and retirees. Find timely analysis and practical insights to help you evaluate costs, understand benefits, and make informed decisions about your FEHB coverage.
Pay & Benefits
Need $75? Another Insurer Offering a Credit to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
GEHA is offering a credit to eligible federal employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.
Retirement
How to Get Reimbursement With a BCBS Medical Account
Current or retired federal employees under FEHB can get reimbursements for Medicare Part B premiums in some instances.
Pay & Benefits
Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
Retirement
Medicare Isn’t Free
Even if you are on Medicare in retirement, you will need to budget accordingly for your health care costs.
Retirement
Retired and Working? Reconsider Your FEHB Coverage
Federal retirees who decide to work have a unique opportunity to use their FEHB coverage to help reduce their taxable income.
Retirement
Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?
Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.
Pay & Benefits
When Is It Time to Leave Your Federal Job for the Private Sector?
Are you thinking of leaving federal service for a job in the private sector? Here are some factors with respect to benefits to help weigh the decision.
Pay & Benefits
FEHB Plans as Alternatives to TRICARE Young Adult
Dependents aging out of Tricare and still in need of health insurance are welcomed in FEHB plans.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown
OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.