Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Open FEHBP To All Americans
All Americans could sign up for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under a bill introduced this week by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA).
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
FEHBP Premiums to Rise 3.7% in 2014
OPM has announced the average premium rate for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) will increase by 3.7% in 2014.
Pay & Benefits
Questions and Answers on Federal Employee Health Benefits
Federal employees can remain in the FEHB and the plans in the federal employee program meet the "minimum essential coverage" required. The FEHB also now covers Indian tribes.
Federal Workforce News
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?
Pay & Benefits
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…
Pay & Benefits
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.
Pay & Benefits
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
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…
Retirement
Retirement Myths: FEHB Premium Increases After Retirement
Why is it that many federal employees think that FEHB costs increase? The authors provide some answers.
Retirement
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…