Which Health Plan is the Best One for You?
Which health plan is the best one for you? Making the best choice depends on your personal interests and situation. Here are guidelines you can follow in making the best choice.
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Divorce, Health Insurance and a Retired Federal Employee
A divorced spouse of a retired federal employee has been frustrated in her attempts to continue her coverage under his federal health insurance policy even though she had a court order requiring her ex-husband to “continue to pay…the premiums due on the medical” policy.
Health Insurance, Politics, and Your 2009 Health Benefits
Changes to the most popular health insurance plan for federal employees has raised concerns in Congress and led to an extension of the “open season” for enrolling in the FEHB for 2009. Changes have now been made to the 2009 plan that will benefit federal employees using this plan. Here is a summary of the changes.
Federal Employees Get Belated Enrollment Opportunity
It has been a confusing year for health insurance benefits during this year’s open season. As a result of concerns in Congress and in the media about the changes, OPM has taken several unusual steps with regard to this year’s program. Here is what some of these changes may mean for you.
2009 Health Insurance Rates: How Much Will Your Rate Change?
You may know that the “average” rate increase for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan is going up 8%. That may not be relevant to your plan. Here is more information on how much of a change there may be in your health benefits costs next year.
Medicare and Federal Retirees: Part B or Not Part B?
Author John Grobe recently asked FedSmith readers which topics were of most interest on the topic of federal retirement. The answer: Should a federal retiree who is nearing 65 sign up for Medicare’s Part B? Here is an explanation of the considerations in making this decision.
It’s An Election Year: Health Benefits for Some New Retirees May Change; Future of Some Agencies on the Line
It’s an election year. Here are several proposals that have been made that would impact the civil service structure and the benefits of some current federal employees.
Smoking and the Cost of Your Health Insurance
Should smokers who participate in the federal employee health plan pay more for health insurance than non-smokers?
‘High Three’ to ‘High Five’
Government spending to recover from Hurricane Katrina means spending cuts will probably be necessary in other government programs. One possibility is changing the formula for calculating federal employee pension benefits.
Federal Vision, Dental Program Start Delayed
OPM has delayed the start of the dental and vision program for federal employees.
