Retirement
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…
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
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.
Q&A
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?
Pay & Benefits
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…
Federal Workforce News
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.
Pay & Benefits
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,…
Federal Workforce News
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…
Q&A
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?
Q&A
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)?
Pay & Benefits
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.