Benefits

  • Thinking about having some cosmetic surgery?

    December 04, 2006
  • There is a measurement tool that compares how well FEHB health plans perform for patients with specific needs.

    December 01, 2006
  • There are a few basic things to remember as you decide on a health plan for the coming year.

    November 29, 2006
  • There was a time when a trip to the chiropractor was looked upon as a half-step up from a trip to a palm reader. Now, if you see some back pain in your future, you…

    November 28, 2006
  • When deciding whether to keep the coverage you have or switch to something else, Walt Francis of Checkbook Magazine says there’s two bits of homework you need to do: ask yourself if your needs have…

    November 27, 2006
  • There are two things you must do to make sure your spouse is covered under the FEHB program if you die.

    November 24, 2006
  • No, it\'s not something that lives in your computer.

    November 23, 2006
  • So, you\'ve done your homework and decided to go with one of the new dental or vision plans available.

    November 22, 2006
  • One of the most frequently asked questions about open season changes is “when do they start?” The answer is: it depends. For retirees, the answer is simple; it’s always January first. For most active feds,…

    November 21, 2006
  • One of the best ways to get started in your search for a health plan is to figure out what’s available in your area, then compare a few against each other. You can enter your…

    November 20, 2006
  • You’ve heard by now that the Federal Employee Health Benefit Open Season is underway. This is a big deal. It covers almost ten million people nationwide and nearly half of the people in the Washington…

    November 14, 2006