There is more than just premium cost when choosing a health insurance plan. Ed Zurndorfer presents questions federal employees and retirees should be asking during the upcoming open season — including those planning to retire in the next 5-10 years more…
FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Health Plan Choices
To help federal employees and retirees make the right choice that best meets the medical needs at the least possible cost, Ed Zurndorfer outlines the different types of health insurance plans offered through the FEHB program more…
Some 2023 FEHB Plan Premiums Are Higher for Self Plus One Than Family Coverage
OPM last week issued a list of FEHB plan choices where the enrollee share of premiums for the Self Plus One enrollment type is higher than for the Self and Family enrollment type for the 2023 plan year more…
Many Federal Employees Overlook Valuable Health Care Savings During Open Season, OPM Says
The Office of Personnel management encourages federal employees to consider the tax savings available through the Federal Flexible Spending Account during the open season starting Nov. 14 more…
Divorce and Federal Employees – Part II: Federal Health and Life Insurance Benefits
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses how how divorce may affect federal employee health (FEHB) and life insurance (FEGLI) benefits more…
Rules for Keeping FEHB in Retirement
Federal retirement expert, Chris Kowalik, outlines the three rules federal employees must follow to be allowed to keep their health benefits (FEHB) in retirement more…
2022 FEHB Choices for Federal Employees & Retirees
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the changes that can be made during open season in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program — plus provides a checklist for retiring employees who are keeping their FEHB benefits for themselves and eligible family members during retirement. more…
Some Federal Employees May Want to Waive ‘Premium Conversion’ for FEHB Insurance
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains what premium conversion is, how it works, and why some employees may want to consider waiving participation in premium conversion for the 2022 FEHB plan year more…
Another Large FEHB Provider Offers Federal Employees a Credit for Vaccination
Starting July 1, GEHA is offering eligible members a $75 wellness account credit for receiving a full COVID-19 vaccination. BCBS started offering a $50 incentive last month
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Strategic Medicare and FEHB Plan Choices for 2021
Health insurance expert, Walton Francis, analyzes the strategic choices resulting from the key findings, advice, and recommendations in Checkbook’s 2021 Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees more…