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Even Anthony Fauci will have to get his retirement papers through the creaky OPM machinery

As year-end approaches and federal employees think about retirement plans, here are some things to keep in mind.

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DoD imposes financial sanctions on TRICARE contractor amid ongoing transition problems

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Open season: Is it time to switch health care plans?

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Open season: How to pick the best health plan for you

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…

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Picking a health plan is not rocket science

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,

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Does your federal health plan cover bankruptcy?

Even if you have an overall good health plan — such as one of the FEHBP options — the most important thing is its catastrophic coverage. 

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