Pay & Benefits
Pets, Health Care and Political Sensitivity
A recent article on pet insurance for federal employees stirred up a hornet's nest. Here is what happened.
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
Pet Insurance, Domestic Federal Employee Partners, and Health Insurance
What do topics as varied as pet insurance, domestic federal employee partners, and federal employee health insurance have in common? For those who may not quickly see a…
Pay & Benefits
Will You Sign Up for Federal Employee Dental or Vision Insurance?
The new FEDVIP premiums for 2011 are out and, like health insurance, will be higher.
Pay & Benefits
Why Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Going Up?
Why are your insurance premiums going up and how much money could you save by checking out the different costs and benefits for each plan?
Pay & Benefits
2011 Health Insurance Premium Rates Going Up
How much will your health insurance cost increase next year? On average, about 7.2%--at least that will be your share of the increase. Here are the details.
Pay & Benefits
2011 Financial Questions (And Some Answers) for Federal Employees
Will you get a COLA as a federal retiree in 2011? Will federal employees get a pay raise in 2011? How much will your health insurance premium go…
Pay & Benefits
Temporary Health Coverage For Adult Children of Federal Employees
Changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) as a result of the new health care legislation are emerging—sometimes with a few minor slip-ups.
Pay & Benefits
Your Adult Children and Federal Employee Health Insurance
Will your adult children be covered under your federal health insurance until they are 26 years old? It is a simple question but the answer is as complex…
Pay & Benefits
Changes in Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Federal Employees
Changes are occurring in the federal employee health insurance program, including changes to the federal dental and vision insurance program. Here are a couple that will impact a…
Retirement
Medicare and Federal Employee Health Insurance
Discussion of "risk pools" and "call letters" from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) doesn't sound very exciting. And, in most years, the issuing of an OPM call…