Open Season
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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 -
Do you have access to the mental health supports you need? UnitedHealthcare Chief Medical Officer Rhonda Randall talks with the Federal Drive’s Tom Temin about the changing mental health care needs in the country and ensuring people have access to services quickly.
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 -
While federal employees and retirees are considering coverage options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage, many may be starting to think about changes to their entire insurance landscape, too.
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 -
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 -
Federal employees and annuitants have some homework to do ahead of Open Season to ensure they’re in the plan that’s right for them.
November 07, 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 -
The clock is ticking on making your FEHB plan choices for 2024? Find out what’s new, what to consider and the latest pricing changes.
October 19, 2023 -
Both open and closed seasons are coming up. November 17 will mark the end of the continuing resolution, so the government could close when the money runs out. Just a few days earlier, open season arrives. That is when federal employees choose a health insurance carrier for 2024. For the rundown on all of this, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with John Hatton, of the National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE).
October 13, 2023 -
The Office of Personnel Management announced the new health care premium rates ahead of the upcoming Open Season. FEHB participants can make changes to their enrollments from Nov. 13 through Dec. 11.
September 27, 2023 -
A group of Democrat lawmakers urges OPM to immediately update its definition of infertility, ahead of new requirements for FEHB carriers in 2024.
August 23, 2023 -
A final rule from the Office of Personnel Management extends FEDVIP enrollment options to nearly 200,000 seasonal, temporary and Postal employees.
July 27, 2023 -
With significant changes to Medicare Part D in the Inflation Reduction Act, a federal health expert says FEHB participants should reconsider their plan options to save money.
March 27, 2023