Open Season

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LGBTQ+ and single FEHB participants face ‘unnecessary barriers’ under OPM’s definition of infertility

A group of Democrat lawmakers urges OPM to immediately update its definition of infertility, ahead of new requirements for FEHB carriers in 2024.

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Seasonal, temporary federal employees are now eligible to enroll in FEDVIP

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Why some FEHB participants should take another look at Medicare Part D

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Tools, resources and more for FEHB enrollees during the final days of Open Season

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Some final advice before this year’s Open Season runs out

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Open Season Exchange 2022: OPM’s Edward DeHarde on why comparing FEHB plans is critical this year

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Open Season Exchange 2022: Health benefits expert Walt Francis on how to narrow your FEHB search

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Open Season Exchange 2022: OPM Director Kiran Ahuja on balancing benefits, affordability

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Open Season Exchange 2022: WAEPA’s M. Shane Canfield on revisiting all benefits, not just health, for 2023

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Open Season Exchange 2022: Compass Rose’s Sherri Hebert on comparing health plan TCO

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Open Season Exchange 2022: UnitedHealthcare’s Tiffany Martin on unique benefits to consider, like Peloton memberships

Are you considering unique options that FEHB plans offer federal employees? UnitedHealthcare’s Tiffany Martin shares details about benefits like Peloton…

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A few recommendations from federal health experts ahead of this year’s open season

Before health premium rates increase by an average of 8.7% in 2023, some health care experts tell FEHB enrollees to double-check their plans during open…

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Federal employees will pay 8.7% more, on average, toward 2023 health premiums

On average, enrollees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) will pay 8.7% more toward their 2023 premiums, the Office of Personnel Management announced prior to the upcoming open season, which runs Nov. 14 through Dec. 12.

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