Walt Francis

• FEHBP Best Buys

  Over the next few days you should stuff yourself with good food and knowledge. You\'ve got the eating part right and we can help with good ideas, especially while you are shopping for your 2012 health plan, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

  Mike Causey

  November 23, 2011
• The lull before Thanksgiving

  Most federal workers and retirees aren\'t going to spend a lot of time this week worrying about their 2012 health plan. But next week, after the guilt of Thankgiving, you should get serious about what could be the most important financial decision you will make this year, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.

  Mike Causey

  November 21, 2011
• Dump day delayed?

  Today, according to some folks, is Dump Day. It\'s the deadline for either calling it quits with your spouse, partner, betrothed or significant other or sticking with them at least until next year. Fortunately for feds, the D-day decision for your health plan is not until mid-December.

  Mike Causey

  November 17, 2011
• The dating game: government style

  What\'s the most romantic, sexy thing a federal worker can say to a private sector type? It\'s a simple five-letter word, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says: I\'ve got FEHBP

  Mike Causey

  November 16, 2011
• Experts say administration proposal puts FEHB on the ropes

  The White House wants to carve out the prescription drug piece and give OPM the ability to negotiate prices through a third party. But experts say this change would cost employees more money and be the first step toward dismantling the entire Federal Employee Health Benefit program.

  Federal Drive

  November 10, 2011
• OPM advocates for innovations to FEHB

  The agency will issue its first Call Letter of 2011 Friday detailing suggestions for insurance carriers to focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles. Director Berry also wants insurance providers to offer affinity benefits for domestic partners of federal employees. Later this year, OPM will launch a new medical claims database to improve the plans.

  Technology

  March 25, 2011
• Open Season: What Plan Will You Choose?

  Walt Francis, editor of Checkbook\'s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, joins FEDtalk to discuss the major changes for federal employees to their FEHBP health, vision and dental plans. December 3, 2010

  FEDtalk

  December 02, 2010