Consumers' Checkbook

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

Alongside preparations for the 2025 plan year for FEHB, OPM outlined clearer plans for implementing the Postal Service Health Benefits program.

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

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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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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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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

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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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