federal open season

For many January is a hope-springs-eternal transition time. But there are things members of the federal family can, and should, be doing that will save money.

If you’re on a GEHA medical plan and in the D.C. area, one of your medical benefits is a One Medical membership at no additional cost for you, your spouse, and your dependents age 14 and up.

Insight by NITP, Inc. November 4, 2019 – Host Bob Leins, CPA® welcomes Jay Fritz, Program Manager, Program Support and Analysis, Healthcare and Insurance, U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It is that time of year again…

Insight by NITP, Inc. July 22, 2019 –  Host Bob Leins, CPA®, and Tammy Flanagan, Senior Benefits Director at NITP welcome back Paula S. Jakub, RHU; CEO of The American Foreign Service Protective Association, sponsor of…

In today’s Federal Newscast, U.S. SOCOM General Raymond Thomas III calls for a 90-day review amid a handful of ethics scandals.

Ever think what your spouse will do for health insurance after you’ve gone? He or she has been part of your family plan and they can continue coverage for life, provided you elect a survivor annuity for your spouse.

When low premiums are a must it’s hard to beat the federal employee health benefits program. Uncle Sam pays the lion’s share of the premium and there are some bargains in the program, if you know where to look.

Incomplete, inaccurate provider database remains a major problem, 11 months after new vendors took over TRICARE management.

Walton Francis, editor of Consumers Checkbook Guide to Federal Health Plans, joined host Mike Causey on this week’s Your Turn to talk about best buys during FEHBP open season and why more people need to switch health care plans.

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