Medicare Part B Premiums Are Scheduled to Rise 52% in January
Starting in January, most retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), who also are enrolled in Medicare Part B, could see a 52% jump in their monthly Medicare premiums.
FEHB
Articles in this section are dedicated to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). As a hub for valuable information, this collection of articles delves into the various aspects of the FEHB, offering insights, guidance, and essential details for federal employees navigating their health benefits.
Our assortment of articles covers a wide spectrum, from an overview of the FEHB to in-depth analyses of specific plan options as well as FEHB premiums and information related to the annual open season run by the Office of Personnel Management. If you’re a federal employee looking to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage, this category is your go-to resource.
FEHB and the Five Year Requirement
The five year period leading up to a federal employee’s retirement is of critical importance to utilizing FEHB in retirement.
Will I Be Forced Into Medicare?
I retired four years ago and want to keep my current health plan. Will I be forced into Medicare or can I just keep my current plan?
OPM: Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage Won’t Change Your Benefits
The Office of Personnel Management has issued a memo which says that the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding gay marriage will not have any impact on federal employee benefits.
FAQs on New Self Plus One Insurance Option
The Office of Personnel Management has provided a list of frequently asked questions regarding the new self plus one insurance option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Exactly How Would the 2016 House GOP Budget Impact Your Pay and Benefits?
The House budget committee released its 2016 budget proposal last week, largely bereft of any specifics of proposed changes to federal pay and benefits. A new report, however, is shedding some light on these details.
Moving Closer to Self-Plus-One Option Under FEHB
The Office of Personnel Management is moving forward with implementing the “self plus one” option in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Here are some recently released details about this new option.
Early Outs and Your FEHB Benefits
If federal employees are offered early outs or buy outs, does the 5-year FEHB coverage requirement also get waived?
What is the Point of Converting to Medicare?
What is the point of my converting to Medicare from my current BC/BS Standard Option (individual)?
Proposal Expanding TSP and FEHB to Wider Audience
A new proposal would expand the TSP to military personnel and FEHB to military families and retirees.
