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.
FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
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
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
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
Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants for 2021
The 41th edition rates about 276 health insurance plans available to federal employees and retirees
OPM Provides More Details on FEHB Changes for 2021
The Office of Personnel Management issued further details on the health plans for 2021 in addition to the premium rates announcement earlier this month
Former Spouses May be Eligible to Enroll in the FEHB Program
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the spouse equity provisions and FEHB program rules for former spouses
What Changes in FEHB Enrollment Are Permitted During — and Outside — of Open Season?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains some of the confusing ins and outs of enrollment and changes in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program
FEHB ‘Premium Conversion’ Becomes More Beneficial Under New Tax Law
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains what premium conversion is, how federal employees can save money using it, and why — under the new tax law — most will see even a greater benefit
Will New Voluntary FEHB Option Be Helpful to Federal Annuitants Eligible for Medicare?
While the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) stated this option would save money for federal retirees, federal benefits and tax expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides insight why it will most likely significantly increase the overall health care costs to the average federal annuitant enrolled in Medicare in the form of higher deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance