Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
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Federal workers got their first good news in four years last week. But it is hard to find anybody dancing in the street over news that their health premiums are only going up a little, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
September 25, 2012 -
When shopping for your family's 2013 federal health plan, even as you enter year three of a pay freeze, there are a couple of things to keep in mind, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
September 24, 2012 -
The Office of Personnel Management announced 2013 premiums for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are set to increase 3.4 percent. That's slightly below last year's increase of 3.8 percent, which had been the lowest since 2008. In 2010, premiums rose 7.3 percent.
September 20, 2012 -
On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.
July 26, 2012 -
Thanks to the 800-pound gorilla in the room, both federal workers and retirees may suffer a cut in take-home pay next year, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
July 24, 2012 -
In a recent letter to insurers, the Office of Personnel Management requested some changes to federal health plans. Brace yourselves: It's mostly good news. The Federal Drive talked to health-benefits expert Walt Francis to get the details.
April 06, 2012 -
The Republican Study Committee, a caucus of House conservatives, laid out a budget blueprint that increases federal employees' pension contributions and incentivize feds to enroll in lower-priced health plans.
March 28, 2012 -
Federal benefits specialist Ann Vanderslice has some quick tips in the last-minute days before the Open Season deadline.
December 09, 2011 -
Federal employees have until Dec. 12 to decide on a health plan during this year's Open Season. Benefits expert Walt Francis has advice for feds.
December 07, 2011 -
Walton Francis is the editor of the Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees.
November 30, 2011 -
Be careful. Be very careful. The PMS season for government workers is about to spike, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says. And you know what that means.
November 28, 2011 -
Health insurance expert Walton Francis joins host Mike Causey on today\'s program. He will help you navigate the \"best buys\" for singles, couples, large families, retirees with and without Medicare, and people who are taking risks by using their private sector spouses health plan.
November 23, 2011 -
Federal employees turning 65 might be wondering: Do I get Medicare Part B coverage in addition to my federal health plan?
November 23, 2011 -
Over the next few days you should stuff yourself with good food and knowledge. You\'ve got the eating part right and we can help with good ideas, especially while you are shopping for your 2012 health plan, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
November 23, 2011 -
Most federal workers and retirees aren\'t going to spend a lot of time this week worrying about their 2012 health plan. But next week, after the guilt of Thankgiving, you should get serious about what could be the most important financial decision you will make this year, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
November 21, 2011