Should Federal Employees Continue to be in the FEHBP?
Should federal employees continue to have a separate health insurance program or become part of the health insurance exchanges being set up now for the American public?
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.
DOMA, SCOTUS and 8/26
August 26, 2013, is an important day for federal employees and retirees who are in legally recognized same-sex marriages. The author explains the significance of this date for people in this situation.
Official OPM Guidance on Coverage for Same Sex Spouses
OPM has officially released guidance on coverage for same sex spouses in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision on DOMA.
Guidance from OPM on Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling
OPM has begun issuing guidance for benefits that will be affected from the Supreme Court ruling the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.
Retirement Myths: FEHBP Enrollment
A common misconception about federal employee retirement benefits is that you and your spouse must have been enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program for five years in order to have family coverage in retirement. The authors offer some clarifying details.
Retirement Myths: FEHB Premium Increases After Retirement
Why is it that many federal employees think that FEHB costs increase? The authors provide some answers.
Retire or Keep Working?
As you get closer to the time when federal employees start thinking about retirement, there can often be apprehension about whether or not you are ready. This article will attempt to give you a clear understanding of the financial impacts of your decisions, so you can be informed and comfortable with what you decide.
Refusing the Federal Health Care and Retirement System: One Congressman Wants Out
One Congressman has taken a stand that is popular with many in his district by announcing he is not using the federal health benefits program or the FERS retirement system because they are better than the benefits available to many taxpayers. How is this likely to work out for him?
FEHB and That 5-Year Requirement
The author notes that some readers who contacted him for clarification on the requirement to have insurance for five years before retirement have apparently been given incorrect information as to whether the time requirement also applies to a spouse. Here is a quick explanation of the time requirement.
The Five Year Requirement Under FEHB
The author examines the “five-year requirement” under the Federal Employees Health Benefit and how it applies to your Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
