Spousal survivor annuitants will need to make decisions about their health, dental and vision insurance benefits for 2025 during the upcoming benefits open season. Ed Zurndorfer discusses continued enrollment in the FEHB program and FEDVIP for family members, including eligibility and cost more…
FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
Understanding the New Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the new Postal Service Health Benefits program that starts Jan. 1, 2025 — including how it compares to FEHB, enrollment and open season, cost savings for Medicare Part B/Advantage, and pharmacy benefits for those eligible more…
Federal Employee Eligibility for FEHB After Retirement
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the important requirements for an employee to continue Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) health insurance benefits during retirement. Practical examples are included more…
OPM Announces Crack Down on Ineligible FEHB Enrollees
The Office of Personnel Management has new tools to reduce the number of ineligible enrollments in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program more…
FEHB Program Cost Saving Suggestions For Federal Retirees and Annuitants
Ed Zurndorfer discusses four different suggestions on how federal retirees and annuitants can reduce their Federal Employees Health Benefits insurance plan out-of-pocket expenses — including those enrolled in Medicare more…
FEHB Premium Savings Suggestions (and Individuals Who Must Pay Full FEHB Premiums)
Ed Zurndorfer provides suggestions on how some federal employees can save on Federal Employees Health Benefits program premiums, and who must pay 100% of the FEHB premiums without any federal government contribution more…
Medical Expenses Payable or Reimbursable from an HSA, FSA or HRA
The IRS has provided new guidance on specific categories of medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed through a Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, or Health Care Flexible Spending Account more…
What Is a Health Reimbursement Account and How Does It Work?
Ed Zurndorfer explains the advantages and disadvantages of an HRA under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program — and how it differs from a Health Savings Account (HSA) more…
Rules for Keeping FEHB Health Benefits in Retirement
Ed Zurndorfer outlines the requirements needed to be met for federal employees to keep their Federal Employee Health Benefits into retirement more…
What to Expect for the 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season
Ed Zurndorfer discusses important details for the Federal Benefits Health Benefits (FEHB) program federal employees and retirees should be aware of in 2024 more…





