Open Season

FILE - Insulin is displayed at Pucci's Pharmacy in Sacramento, Calif., July 8, 2022. The biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. A hard-fought cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors in the Medicare program. A new corporate minimum tax to ensure big businesses pay their share. And billions leftover to pay down federal deficits.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

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

With significant changes to Medicare Part D in the Inflation Reduction Act, a federal health expert says FEHB participants should reconsider their plan…

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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

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

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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…

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Surprise: You owe Uncle Sam another 5 years!

To be eligeble for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program in retirement, you must have been enrolled for at least five years before leaving your job.

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Open Season: Shop online and on company time for your health plan

What if you worked for an outfit that paid most of the premium for dozens of health plan options available to you, and allowed you to shop on the clock? And even paid for an online service that would give you several best-guys-for-you options?

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