Pay & Benefits

• Opening Day of Open Season

  It’s that time of year again. Time to hunt down those gloves you liked so much last winter, figure out what to do for Thanksgiving, and review your health plan for the coming year. You…

  Benefits

  November 12, 2007
• Doctor, Doctor

  The doctor you love is leaving your plan. What to do?

  Benefits

  December 11, 2006
• Economical Route to Wellness

  All things being equal, according to CHECKBOOK\'s Walton Francis, the most economical route to wellness is with an HMO.

  Benefits

  December 08, 2006
• Stick With Plan B?

  Federal retirees are covered by health plans, even when they choose not to enroll in Medicare Part B.

  Benefits

  December 06, 2006
• Nip/Tuck

  Thinking about having some cosmetic surgery?

  Benefits

  December 04, 2006
• Making HEDIS and Tails of Plans

  There is a measurement tool that compares how well FEHB health plans perform for patients with specific needs.

  Benefits

  December 01, 2006
• Deciding Factors

  There are a few basic things to remember as you decide on a health plan for the coming year.

  Benefits

  November 29, 2006
• Oh Your Aching Back!

  There was a time when a trip to the chiropractor was looked upon as a half-step up from a trip to a palm reader. Now, if you see some back pain in your future, you…

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  November 28, 2006
• Stay or Change?

  When deciding whether to keep the coverage you have or switch to something else, Walt Francis of Checkbook Magazine says there’s two bits of homework you need to do: ask yourself if your needs have…

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  November 27, 2006
• Keep it Going

  There are two things you must do to make sure your spouse is covered under the FEHB program if you die.

  Benefits

  November 24, 2006
• HD-HP

  No, it\'s not something that lives in your computer.

  Benefits

  November 23, 2006
• How to Sign Up

  So, you\'ve done your homework and decided to go with one of the new dental or vision plans available.

  Benefits

  November 22, 2006
• When Will the Changes Start?

  One of the most frequently asked questions about open season changes is “when do they start?” The answer is: it depends. For retirees, the answer is simple; it’s always January first. For most active feds,…

  Benefits

  November 21, 2006
• Put Some Zip in It

  One of the best ways to get started in your search for a health plan is to figure out what’s available in your area, then compare a few against each other. You can enter your…

  Benefits

  November 20, 2006