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Federal Employees Health Benefit Program

2010 FEHB Premium Rates
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced the 2010 premium rates for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan (FEHB) will increase by up to 8.8 percent on average . . . more
Frequently Asked Questions: Belated Enrollment Opportunity for 2008 FEHB Open Season
December 16, 2008
Why is OPM allowing agencies to accept belated enrollment changes? FONT f . . . more
FEHB and Medicare: How They Work Together for Federal Employees
A brief overview of how the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Plan and Medicare work together. Includes a handy FEHB and Medicare primary payer reference chart. . . . more
FEHB Benefits and Cost for Retirees and Annuitants
As an annuitant, you are entitled to the same FEHB benefits and government contribution as non-Postal active employees enrolled in the same plan.  Your share of the enrollment cost also cont . . . more
Eligibility for FEHB Health Benefits After Retirement
When you retire, you are eligible to continue Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)coverage if you meet all of the following requirements: you are entitled to retire on an immediate a . . . more
How to Continue Your FEHB Health Benefits Coverage After Retirement
If you meet all the requirements, you don't need to do anything to have your same FEHB health benefits enrollment continue after your retirement. If You Want to Cancel or Change Your Heal . . . more
Changing FEHB Enrollment During Open Season
Each year, an Open Season is held for FEHB Program enrollees to change health plans and/or the type of enrollment they have.  For information on the 2009 FEHB open season A href="http://ww . . . more
FEHB Premium Conversion
FEHB premium conversion is a tax benefit.  It allows you to allot a portion of your pay to your employer, who will in turn use that amount to pay your contribution for FEHB coverage.  T . . . more
FEHB Program Features
No Waiting Periods. You can use your benefits as soon as your coverage becomes effective. There are no pre-existing condition limitations even if you change plans. A Choi . . . more

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