Benefits
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Even if you have an overall good health plan — such as one of the FEHBP options — the most important thing is its catastrophic coverage.
November 19, 2018 -
Lawmakers frustrated with ‘bureaucratic incompetence’ as VBA struggles with overdue benefits changesThe VBA missed a deadline to implement a new benefit system in August, and now that it looks like the agency won’t be ready for the spring semester either, lawmakers wanted to know why.
November 19, 2018 -
You may be in the best plan for you this open season. But you won’t know for sure unless you take some time to check your options.
November 16, 2018 -
Few people alive today remember the Great Depression, but millions of nervous investors, some in the civil service, wonder how much longer this record bull market can last.
November 14, 2018 -
Hundreds of thousands of active and retired federal and postal workers have the opportunity to pay less and get more as the health insurance hunting season runs through Dec. 10.
November 14, 2018 -
Feds need to check their health benefits this open season, even if they don't intend on changing plans; the plans themselves could be changing.
November 13, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, thousands of veterans are waiting for the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay their education benefits.
November 13, 2018 -
For military veterans, the option of blended retirement sparks a lot of questions, or at least it should. Service members have to make regular contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.
November 12, 2018 -
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Willkie said he is not concerned his agency will be impacted by President Donald Trump's request that agencies trim their budgets by 5 percent in 2020.
November 12, 2018 -
Open season for participants in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) runs Nov. 12 through Dec. 10. Here's what you should know.
November 09, 2018 -
Military spouses with new jobs or patients who want a second opinion may have a tough time getting different care once they pick a heathcare plan.
November 07, 2018 -
Joan Melanson and Paul Forte of Long Term Care Partners will talk about the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program and other federal benefits available during this open season, including dental and vision insurance.
November 07, 2018 -
Crippling medical bills are the number one cause of bankruptcy in this country, but federal workers can avoid financial ruin — if they pay attention to open season.
November 07, 2018 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the IRS changed the annual contribution limit for 401(k) style retirement plans and the Thrift Savings Plan for 2019.
November 06, 2018 -
Regardless of which political party wins today’s midterm election, federal workers are in relatively good shape.
November 06, 2018