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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
