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.
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Can I Do an MRA +10 Without a Reduced Benefit?
I am looking to do MRA +10. Can I do it without a reduced benefit and keep my health insurance benefits?
Self Plus One Health Insurance: Will Your Insurance Costs Go Up or Down?
The self plus one option under the federal health insurance program will be available during the open season in 2015. It will likely benefit many in the program but some federal employees are likely to have higher premiums in 2016 as a result of the change.
OPM Issues Proposed Rules on ‘Self Plus One’ Option
OPM is issuing a proposed rule to amend the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to add an optional enrollment type called “self plus one.”
OPM Proposes Extending Life Insurance to Children of Same Sex Couples
OPM is proposing a rule that would extend life insurance coverage to the children of same-sex couples who work for the federal government.
Health Insurance Premiums Increasing in 2015
Federal employees covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see an overall average increase of 3.2% in their premiums next year.
Self Plus One Health Insurance
When is it possible to enroll for the self plus one plan in the federal employee health benefits plan?
Open Season Coming: Here is Why Feds Should Pay Attention to Their Health Insurance
Open season is coming up. Here is why this could be important to federal employees.
Not Electing Medicare Part B to Cover Health Premiums
A FedSmith.com user asks about his logic of not electing Medicare Part B to cover the cost of co-pays.
FEGLI Premiums in 2014
Upon receiving the leave and earnings statement for the first full pay-period of 2014, many employees will notice that their premiums for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) have increased. The author offers some details on what you can expect.
