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Federal Employees Face 12% Jump in 2026 FEHB Premiums

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 9, 2025 2:46 PM | Updated: Nov 3, 2025 2:30 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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2026 FEHB premiums are facing another double-digit increase, continuing a trend of rising healthcare costs for federal employees and retirees.

Gender Affirming Care and FEHB Coverage

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 20, 2025 1:53 PM | Updated: Aug 29, 2025 11:46 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The OPM Carrier Letter for the 2026 FEHB program excludes coverage for “gender affirming” care (gender transition) for all participants with some exclusions.

OPM Extends 2024 PSHB Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 6, 2024 10:04 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OPM has extended the enrollment period for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program.

2025 PSHB Premiums Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 26, 2024 8:25 AM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment
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The premiums for the inaugural 2025 Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program are now available.

Conditionally Approved List of Postal Service Health Benefits Program Carriers Released

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 12, 2024 5:38 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A listing of conditionally approved Postal Service Health Benefits Program carriers is now available.

USPS Releases Fact Sheets About Upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 20, 2023 7:20 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Additional Information about the upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program has been released.

OPM Establishing New Postal Service Health Benefits Program

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 6, 2023 8:05 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a rule to formalize establishment of the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.

Fixing USPS? Postal Service Reform Act Signed into Law

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 7, 2022 9:53 AM | Updated: May 10, 2023 7:32 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Postal Service Reform Act has been signed into law making significant changes to the USPS and its finances.

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