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Open Season

Which Health Plans Are Leaving the FEHB in 2019?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 29, 2018 2:08 PM | Updated: Sep 3, 2020 10:54 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Series of documents labeled 'health insurance' and 'medical insurance' with a pen and stethoscope lying on top of them; FEHB plans and paperwork

Some insurance plans are leaving the FEHB in 2019. Here is a list of the plans and actions impacted federal employees need to take.

Preparing for the 2018 Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2018 2:33 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2018 2:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

As the 2018 benefits open season approaches, OPM is providing federal employees with additional information to use in their planning.

FEHB Premiums to Rise by 1.5% in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 26, 2018 2:44 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Calculator and stethoscope on top of a spreadsheet depicting health insurance premiums/costs

How much will your FEHB insurance premiums increase in 2019? OPM has provided the data in advance of the upcoming open season.

Federal Benefits Open Season Coming This Fall

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 6, 2018 11:32 AM | Updated: Sep 14, 2018 12:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The annual open season for selecting your 2019 federal benefits will take place this fall. This is some important initial information for you to know.

FEDVIP Coming Soon for Military Families

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 29, 2018 10:52 AM | Updated: Jun 6, 2018 12:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hands filling out a form labeled 'vision insurance' sitting at a desk with a computer keyboard in the background

OPM is reminding military families that they will need to participate in the federal benefits open season this year for FEDVIP dental and vision coverage.

Last Minute Decisions on Your 2018 FEHB Choice

By Walton FrancisDec 7, 2017 3:00 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
Paper reading 'open enrollment' lying on a desk next to a stethoscope and pencils

As Open Season winds down, these are some tips to help federal employees narrow down their insurance choices and save money.

Are You Ready for Open Season?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 13, 2017 2:43 PM | Updated: Nov 21, 2017 12:10 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The 2017 federal benefits Open Season is now underway. Here is some information that can help you in evaluating your benefits decisions.

Open Season Changes and the Five Year Rule

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeNov 12, 2017 10:45 AM | Updated: Nov 19, 2017 10:19 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
Businessman holding a sheet of paper that says 'Are you covered?'

If you plan to carry your FEHB into retirement, be careful not to get tripped up by the five year rule.

OPM Begins Providing Information on 2017 Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 3, 2017 3:50 PM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:37 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has begun providing federal employees information to help them prepare for the 2017 federal benefits open season.

Connolly to Hold 2017 FEHB Open Season Workshop

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 23, 2016 11:08 AM | Updated: Nov 14, 2017 9:52 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) is hosting his 8th annual FEHB open season workshop for the 2017 benefits year to help federal employees and retirees with their benefits planning decisions.

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