Retirement
Medicare Income Planning in Retirement
Without smart planning, distributions from other sources of retirement income can drive up your Medicare costs. The author provides an explanation.
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
Important Changes Coming for Some FEHB Plans in 2019
OPM has announced a number of changes for some plans in the FEHB starting in 2019. Here are the changes and what impacted federal employees must know.
Pay & Benefits
Which Health Plans Are Leaving the FEHB in 2019?
Some insurance plans are leaving the FEHB in 2019. Here is a list of the plans and actions impacted federal employees need to take.
Pay & Benefits
Preparing for the 2018 Open Season
As the 2018 benefits open season approaches, OPM is providing federal employees with additional information to use in their planning.
Human Resources
OPM is Encouraging Federal Employees to Get Flu Shots
OPM is reminding federal employees to get a flu shot to help keep them healthy during the upcoming flu season.
Pay & Benefits
FEHB Premiums to Rise by 1.5% in 2019
How much will your FEHB insurance premiums increase in 2019? OPM has provided the data in advance of the upcoming open season.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Benefits Open Season Coming This Fall
The annual open season for selecting your 2019 federal benefits will take place this fall. This is some important initial information for you to know.
Pay & Benefits
Removing a Family Member from the FEHB
When can a family member be removed from some FEHB plans? Here is OPM's explanation.
Retirement
The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
Pay & Benefits
Segmentation in the FEHB Program
Self plus one premiums in FEHB are often higher than you might expect. The author says it's due in part to segmenting in the insurance underwriting process.