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The Telework Enhancement Act has passed Congress. So now what? Federal News Radio’s Mike Causey says agencies need to take a close look at the pros and cons of telework before they give the program…
November 23, 2010 -
There are lots of ways you can reduce your medical tab next year, says Senior Correspondent Mike Causey, including checking out some FEHBP plans you may never have heard of.
November 19, 2010 -
What are the best family plans? What\'s a consumer driven plan? Our open season coverage continues this week with more from expert Walton Francis. November 17, 2010 (Encore presentation November 24, 2010)
November 17, 2010 -
If you are looking only at premiums during the current health insurance hunting season you are missing a big part of the story, according to Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. Today we look at overall best buys for federal workers and retirees.
November 17, 2010 -
Registered benefits consultant, Ed Zurndorfer has some open season advice.
November 12, 2010 -
Federal News Radio continues its coverage of open season by speaking with Walton Francis, editor of the Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees. November 10, 2010
November 09, 2010 -
Mike Causey makes sense of Open Season options.
November 09, 2010 -
Congressman Chris Van Hollen hosts federal health plan forum.
November 09, 2010 -
Now that we know the FEHBP\'s 2011 premiums, feds are waiting for the next shoe to drop: what is going to happen to your deductibles, copayments and prescription drug schedules? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that\'s even more important than premiums themselves.
October 06, 2010 -
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.
October 01, 2010 -
Mike and I talk about open season, TSP changes, the 2010 pay raise, and a crazy letter on Mike\'s wall.
December 04, 2009 -
The health insurance open season has been extended. FederalNewsRadio listeners and readers got the first alert last Friday. So what does it mean? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey provides a checklist.
December 09, 2008 -
What are your odds of making it through next year without a financially catastrophic illness or accident in your family? Check out today\'s Federal Report for your 2009 Survival Kit.
November 17, 2008 -
We’re one week into Open Season. Have you taken a look at your health care options yet? You may want to. Premiums for some plans are going up. Ed Zurndorfer, registered employee benefit consultant, joins…
November 14, 2008 -
Open Season started on Monday — but what does that really mean for you? PlanSmartChoice is a free website that helps federal employees figure out what the best choices are for themselves when it comes…
November 12, 2008