Consumers' Checkbook

Lawmakers urging expanded IVF coverage for FEHB enrollees

The FEHB program began offering coverage for some IVF-related medications just this year. But now House and Senate Democrats are calling for even more options.

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OPM tells FEHB carriers to prepare for USPS health program’s launch

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FEHB to give new hires ‘first day’ health care coverage under OPM proposal

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What feds should know before Open Season ends this year

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Open Season Exchange 2023: Kevin Moss of Consumers’ Checkbook on what you need to know about FEHB plans in 2024

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Open Season has arrived. Here’s what feds should look out for

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6 reasons feds should take a look during Open Season this year

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LGBTQ+ and single FEHB participants face ‘unnecessary barriers’ under OPM’s definition of infertility

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FEHB enrollees will soon be empowered to amass a bigger nest egg for health care expenses

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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

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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

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…

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

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…

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