Benefits
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'Tis the season to be jolly. But don't get too distracted from important priorities, like end-of-year financial planning. For some orientation, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Thiago Glieger, a wealth adviser with RMG Advisers of Rockville, Maryland, a firm that specializes in federal employees.
December 07, 2023 -
There are some notable changes to health care for 2024. Retired or not, it would serve you well to understand those changes and your options. With some timely advice, the editor of the Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, Kevin Moss, talked with the hosts of the podcast Fed Life, Tom Temin and Drew Friedman.
December 05, 2023 -
Our readers in Japan respond to a recent Federal News Network interview with the director of the Defense Health Agency -- telling us the civilian employee health care crisis in that country is far from resolved.
November 28, 2023 -
Eligible participants can enroll or change plans during open season for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select until Dec. 12. Changes will take effect on Jan. 1.
November 24, 2023 -
The Office of Personnel Management faces a tight deadline to set up a new health insurance marketplace for Postal Service employees and retirees to enroll in new plans, starting next year.
November 17, 2023 -
Don’t just roll over your plan, says Kevin Moss, who researches FEHB plans for Consumers’ Checkbook. “It’s quite possible that you’re overpaying versus some less expensive options that could provide just as good or … even better coverage for a lower price.”
November 17, 2023 -
A dental plan is more than just an add-on when making your annual health care insurance selections. You want dental care that supports you and your family at every stage of life, explains UnitedHealthcare Dental’s Haley Landherr.
November 16, 2023 -
With more than 150 health plan options in the FEHB program, one of the most common questions from FEHB participants is which specific plans are available to them. One expert at OPM details where participants can look to find the answers.
November 16, 2023 -
Whatever the reason, and whether or not you end up making a change at the end, the Office of Personnel Management encourages all FEHB enrollees to take a look during Open Season at the health care changes coming in 2024.
November 14, 2023 -
For participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Open Season kicked off Nov.13 and will run through Dec.11.
November 10, 2023 -
Among its actions, the task force will create a "one-stop shop" for veterans to prevent and report fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will serve as a central recipient of reports of scams against veterans and service members.
November 10, 2023 -
For 2024, not only are Compass Rose’s premiums lower than they were in 2022, but the provider is making some significant changes to both its eligibility and offerings.
November 08, 2023 -
During this year’s Open Season, GEHA Account Manager Mandy Cotter says Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program enrollees should leave no stone unturned.
November 02, 2023 -
For federal employees and federal retirees, Congress is eyeing changes to catch-up contributions, death gratuities, Social Security benefits and more.
October 23, 2023 -
Starting in January, CSRS retirees will receive the full 2024 COLA adjustment of 3.2%, while FERS retirees will see a 2.2% adjustment added to their Social Security checks.
October 12, 2023