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Federal Long Term Care Insurance Rates Going Up for New Enrollees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 5, 2015 7:22 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Premium rates for new subscribers to the federal long term health care insurance just went up.

FAQs on New Self Plus One Insurance Option

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 21, 2015 12:25 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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.

Can I Do an MRA +10 Without a Reduced Benefit?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 5, 2015 5:31 AM Categories Q&A, Retirement Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 3, 2014 12:14 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 2, 2014 12:51 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 15, 2014 7:44 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 7, 2014 9:16 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 4, 2014 1:08 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 22, 2014 6:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Open season is coming up. Here is why this could be important to federal employees.

Not Electing Medicare Part B to Cover Health Premiums

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 15, 2014 3:45 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

A FedSmith.com user asks about his logic of not electing Medicare Part B to cover the cost of co-pays.

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