Federal Employee Health Benefits
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Congressman Chris Van Hollen hosts federal health plan forum.
November 09, 2010 -
If you got a $20,000 medical bill next year could you handle it? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there\'s an easy way to insure yourself from a catastrophic illness or accident.
November 09, 2010 -
The Office of Personnel Management\'s plan to build a data system with millions of American\'s health care claims is raising concerns about privacy.
November 04, 2010 -
A partial shift in power on the Hill means committee chairmanships will change in the House but not in the Senate. A variety of issues from the federal budget to telework, and federal pay and regulatory policies will be re-examined.
November 03, 2010 -
Pets over people. Discrimination in the federal health insurance program. Sounds outrageous but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s all a mistake.
October 20, 2010 -
Health premiums go up an average of 7.2 percent for feds in 2011. What do you need to know about changes in your benefits, deductibles, and copayments? David Snell, insurance expert for National Active and Retired Federal Employees, is Mike\'s guest this week on Your Turn. October 6, 2010
October 06, 2010 -
Now that we know the FEHBP\'s 2011 premiums, feds are waiting for the next shoe to drop: what is going to happen to your deductibles, copayments and prescription drug schedules? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that\'s even more important than premiums themselves.
October 06, 2010 -
Federal News Radio\'s Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains what the FEBP increase means for your benefits package.
October 05, 2010 -
When you\'ve got bad news that must be released from Washington the rule of thumb is to make it public late Friday afternoon. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey calls it burying the skunk and this one belongs to you.
October 05, 2010 -
OPM said the rise in costs is lower than the industry standard. Employees who choose family coverage will see an increase of $22.90 a month. Open season starts Nov. 8.
October 01, 2010 -
Word is spreading about who is, and isn\'t, covered under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program now that President Obama has signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Ed Zurdorfer, a registered employee benefit consultant, explains how it works.
September 17, 2010 -
Beginning in January, thousands, maybe tens of thousands of new people will be joining the federal employee health benefits program. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains how it will work and what it could mean for the nation\'s biggest health care program.
September 14, 2010 -
Health care reform will eventually affect the daily lives and bank accounts of every American, including feds. Registered employee benefit consultant Ed Zurndofer gives us some survival tips.
September 03, 2010 -
Health care reform will eventually affect the daily lives and bank accounts of every American, including feds. Registered employee benefit consultant Ed Zurndofer gives us some survival tips.
August 20, 2010 -
Do you have a mid-20s dependent child who doesn\'t have health insurance? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says relief is on the way, but it may be awhile before it gets to you.
August 06, 2010