Open Season
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Open Season will come to a close on Dec. 12, but typically a very small number of FEHB enrollees make changes to their health enrollments. Federal health policy analysts shared why it’s still worth taking a look.
December 08, 2022 -
Just a few days remain before Open Season closes. If you don't act, you may be missing out on a chance to improve your health care coverage for 2023. Or you might get the same thing for less money.
December 08, 2022 -
Get helpful pointers as you make 2023 FEHB selections this open season! In our exclusive Federal News Network ebook, we share details on what’s changing and what’s new, along with tips from benefits experts and links to OPM resources. Download it now!
November 28, 2022 -
Federal employees will pay 8.7% more on average toward health premiums. But the vast majority of FEHB enrollees don’t make changes to their elections. OPM encourages participants to take a look this year, with the potential to save thousands.
November 21, 2022 -
With 271 plan options for FEHB participants, participating in open season may seem overwhelming. But federal health policy analyst Walt Francis offers tips on how employees and retirees can simplify their health insurance search.
November 21, 2022 -
What’s often more important than actually making an FEHB change is simply taking a look at the options available, advises OPM Director Kiran Ahuja. We sit down with Ahuja to get a look at OPM’s focus for open season this year.
November 21, 2022 -
Open season in the federal government is an ideal time to revisit all your benefits for the year ahead, not just FEHB health plans, advises WAEPA CEO M. Shane Canfield. He shares what’s new in life insurance benefits with The Federal Drive’s Tom Temin.
November 17, 2022 -
Learn about unique FEHB plans specifically created to serve feds and retirees who have served in the Intelligence Community, Defense, Homeland Security and State.
November 17, 2022 -
Are you considering unique options that FEHB plans offer federal employees? UnitedHealthcare’s Tiffany Martin shares details about benefits like Peloton fitness classes and expanded virtual care during a discussion with The Federal Drive’s Tom Temin.
November 17, 2022 -
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 season, which runs Nov. 14 through Dec. 12.
October 04, 2022 -
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.
September 30, 2022 -
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.
December 09, 2021 -
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?
December 08, 2021 -
The anti-HMO feeling many have could be costing them money in premiums and good service. There are a wide array of HMOs available to federal workers/retirees during the current open enrollment period.
December 02, 2021 -
Federal workers, retirees or their survivors have 12 more days to pick the health plan that will cover them and their families next year.
December 01, 2021