Open Season
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Healthcare experts Ceci Connolly and Andrea Walsh lay out five ways OPM can improve its Health Plan Comparison Tool.
June 30, 2021 -
Thousands of active and retired federal workers have gotten or are gonna get a real kick in the assets this month. That’s when they feel the impact of January health plan increases on their paychecks.
January 12, 2021 -
Health insurance experts says if you’ve been in the same plan for five to seven years, you are probably in the wrong plan. You should deal with it before the health insurance hunting season ends at COB Monday.
December 10, 2020 -
According to the experts, many federal workers, and some retirees too, have excellent health insurance coverage. But most, thanks to the power of inertia, are paying too much in premiums.
December 09, 2020 -
Most federal workers and retirees pay health insurance premiums to one of the many plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. But a growing number of people now have their health plans paying them.
December 08, 2020 -
One of the best things about being a current or retired fed is the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. And you can maximize the benefit by putting a little work to see what works best for you.
December 02, 2020 -
Long Term Care insurance isn't not a fun subject, but one that could save your family lots of grief and money in the future. One of those subjects where the only thing worse than thinking about it is NOT thinking about it!
November 25, 2020 -
Tens of thousands of federal employees are being paid while they spend time shopping — at the office or at home — via a special online service that the government also pays for.
November 24, 2020 -
Walton Francis on what you should be looking for, and what to avoid, while navigating the open season. It could mean a lot. Take the advice and then do some shopping.
November 18, 2020 -
Don't sit on your hands this open season. Spend a little time going through your options. It could really, really pay off. And we are here to help.
November 12, 2020 -
Do a little bit of shopping this year. It can give you great peace of mind if you know you’ve done the best you can before you get hit with a worst case scenario.
November 11, 2020 -
During the Open Season period, what is required from you is a little time and effort. Shop a little, save a lot. Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you a series of columns on best buys for you.
November 10, 2020 -
Yes, premiums under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are going up again in 2021, but there’s a few things you need to know that may help you save during open season.
November 05, 2020 -
There are lots of things you can do during the upcoming season that could decrease your premium and out of pocket costs without impacting your coverage. So give it a spin.
October 22, 2020 -
Bottom line, if you do nothing, as per usual, expect to pay more. But with a little hustle you can pay much less.
October 20, 2020