Will Your Surviving Spouse Need Your Federal Health Insurance?
These are some important things to keep in mind about your federal benefits if you think your spouse will need your health insurance if you predecease him or her.
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Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits
OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.
2021 Budget Proposal Would Eliminate FERS COLA, SRS
A number of reductions to federal employees’ retirement benefits have been proposed in the President’s 2021 Budget.
Should You Enroll in Medicare if you Have an FEHB Plan?
Should you add Medicare to your FEHB insurance in retirement? These are the various parts of Medicare to know about when weighing this option.
Important Changes Coming for Some FEHB Plans in 2020
Changes are coming to some FEHB plans in 2020 and can impact federal employees utilizing those plans.
How Much Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Increasing in 2020?
OPM has announced the 2020 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums.
CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.
Federal Employees Are Lucky
The author says that although federal employees may not think of themselves as lucky, they have plenty for which to be thankful.
FEDVIP: Carrying Dental And Vision Insurance Into Retirement
What are the requirements for carrying benefits under FEDVIP into retirement?
2019 Open Season Dates Announced
OPM has announced the 2019 Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.