Connolly to Hold 2017 FEHB Open Season Workshop
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is hosting his 8th annual FEHB open season workshop for the 2017 benefits year to help federal employees and retirees with their benefits planning decisions.
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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.
FEHB Health Plans Limited to Specific Participants
OPM is reminding employees that there are health insurance plans in the FEHB only available to employees in specific agencies.
Changes to the FEHB: Will You Be Impacted? (Part II)
There are changes to the 2017 FEHB that will impact some individual insurance plans. Here is the second of a two part article outlining the changes.
Changes to the 2017 FEHB: Will You Be Impacted?
There are numerous changes to the FEHB for 2017. Check to see if any of these changes will impact your choice of a health insurance plan for next year.
Simultaneous Membership in Medicare and FEHB
The author says that money is being wasted by the government to encourage retired federal employees to have both Medicare and FEHB coverage, something that he says isn’t necessary.
Low COLA? Blame it on Gasoline
The author says that a drop in gasoline prices is to blame for the very low COLA that was announced for 2017 this week.
0.3% COLA Increase for Federal Retirees and Social Security Recipients in 2017
There will be a COLA increase of 0.3% for federal retirees and Social Security recipients in 2017.
FEHB After Retirement: What Changes Can You Expect?
The Federal Employees Health Benefits program is one of the best benefits available to federal employees and retirees, and it can be carried into retirement after leaving federal service. The author describes some of the changes one can expect when carrying FEHB into retirement.
Most Expensive, Cheapest, and Biggest FEHB Premiums for Federal Employees
Which FEHB plans have the biggest monthly increases for an employee over last year? Which are the most expensive plans by employee monthly share? Which are the cheapest plans by employee monthly share? Here is a breakdown.
NARFE Calls FEHB Premiums Increase ‘Relatively Modest’
The average premiums under the FEHB are going up 6.2% in 2017. NARFE President Richard G. Thissen called the increase in enrollee costs “relatively modest.”
