Benefits
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In a recent federal benefits survey, OPM found that 81% of respondents identified out-of-pocket costs as a top factor when selecting a health plan.
November 12, 2024 -
FedChoice weighs in on how the right financial strategy can be the deciding factor in how federal employees thrive today, tomorrow and years down the line.
November 08, 2024 -
"There's a lot of things that come up that could change your life dramatically that just means that maybe there's a better plan for you," said Thiago Glieger.
November 07, 2024 -
Open Season is when feds choose health insurance plans. But it’s also a good time to take stock of your financial health too, the WAEPA CEO advises.
November 06, 2024 -
G.E.H.A. offers a variety of benefits for every stage of life and health, shares the health insurance carrier's Raj Vavilala.
October 31, 2024 -
OPM’s final regulations for the Postal Service Health Benefits program locked in rules on Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for USPS annuitants.
October 29, 2024 -
"The number one takeaway is have a plan, and then revisit that plan often," said Brian Luther, president and CEO of Navy Mutual Aid Association.
October 24, 2024 -
Learn how to compare Federal Benefits Open Season plans with easy-to-use tools.
October 21, 2024 -
The carrier focuses on feds serving overseas and those supporting them stateside, AFSPA’s CEO explains.
October 20, 2024 -
Kevin Moss, Consumers' Checkbook senior editor, explains how federal employees can avoid huge increases in their healthcare costs in fiscal 2025.
October 14, 2024 -
The 2025 COLA of 2.5% will be added to retirement benefits beginning in January. But FERS retirees will receive a 2% “diet” COLA.
October 10, 2024 -
Beginning in January, federal employees and annuitants in FEHB will pay an average of 13.5% more toward their health care premiums, according to OPM data.
September 25, 2024 -
In plan year 2025, FEHB enrollees will see 45 plan options, across 25 different plans, offering IVF coverage above OPM’s baseline requirements for carriers.
September 25, 2024 -
A new survey found that TSP participant satisfaction is at 84%, a 2% increase over last year’s results from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
September 24, 2024 -
The Social Security Fairness Act, a bill to undo WEP and GPO, has enough support to force a floor vote. But that’s unlikely to happen until at least November.
September 19, 2024