OPM Faces Backlash Over Federal Employee Health Information Proposal
Comments submitted on OPM’s proposed rule to collect federal employee health data indicate concerns about privacy risks or potential misuse.
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House Democrats Sound Alarm Over OPM Health Data Collection Plan
House Democrats warn OPM’s new health data plan could endanger privacy and spark legal concerns, urging the agency to pause and explain its proposal.
OPM Wants Your Health Data: A New Push to Control FEHB Costs
OPM has proposed collecting detailed health claims data from FEHB and PSHB insurers, aiming for cost control but raising privacy and care oversight concerns.
Federal Employees Face 12% Jump in 2026 FEHB Premiums
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
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
OPM has extended the enrollment period for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program.
2025 PSHB Premiums Announced
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
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
Additional Information about the upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program has been released.
OPM Establishing New Postal Service Health Benefits Program
OPM has issued a rule to formalize establishment of the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.
