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For Medicare eligible individuals, there is an option that works for lots of people. Suspend Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage, enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan and pay for Medicare Part B.
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey thought he had a scoop that the Social Security Administration was offering buyouts to long-time employees but he explains why that's a misunderstanding.
Two new bills that would keep federal employee insurance programs in tact during future government shutdowns has bipartisan, bicameral support.
In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers introduced two new bills to ensure federal employees don't lose insurance benefits during future government shutdowns.
The Trump administration for the third consecutive year has recommended cuts to federal employee retirement and health benefits as part of its 2020 budget request.
In today's Federal Newscast, the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general found that when it comes to detention facilities contractors, Immigration and Customs Enforcement doesn't adequately hold them accountable for written performance standards.
In today's Federal Newscast, there are many Democrats in Congress worried about VA's new regulations expanding veterans' access to private care.
During a shutdown, health insurance coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program continue for up to a year for workers in a nonpay status due to the shutdown.
Federal News Network is soliciting your questions about your pay, benefits, retirement and other topics during the government shutdown.
In today's Federal Newscast, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is asking the Office of Personnel Management how it's making sure federal employees furloughed due to the government shutdown are still receiving healthcare coverage.
The Office of Personnel Management on Wednesday clarified that agencies should restore previously-scheduled annual leave lost in 2018 due to the government shutdown.
Walton Francis, author of the Checkbook's Guide To Health Plans For Federal Employees, joins host Mike Causey on this week's Your Turn to discuss how to spot the best buys when picking out a federal health plan during open season. November 21, 2018
The issue with the FEHBP is a good one: Too many plans and options to choose from. But the pros said you can narrow those choices down to two or three plans,
Even if you have an overall good health plan — such as one of the FEHBP options — the most important thing is its catastrophic coverage.