health insurance

• Feds’ health premiums to increase 3.8 percent

  Federal employees will see an average of 3.8 percent increase in healthcare premiums in 2012, the lowest rate hike since 2008 and about half of last year\'s increase. On average, enrollees with self-only coverage will pay $2.32 more per bi-weekly pay period, and enrollees with family coverage will pay $6.18 more, the Office of Personnel Management said.

  All News

  September 27, 2011
• What’s happening to your pay, benefits, retirement?

  Multiple proposals being discussed by Congress and the White House would affect feds\' pay and benefits. Host Mike Causey is joined by Steve Losey and Steve Watkins of the Federal Times to discuss what might be coming down the road. May 25, 2011

  Mike Causey

  May 25, 2011
• OPM urges FEHB wellness, prevention programs

  The Office of Personnel Management is calling for federal employee health insurance carriers to propose more wellness and prevention programs.

  Workforce

  March 25, 2011
• FEHB premiums to increase by 7.2 percent in 2011

  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.

  Benefits

  October 01, 2010