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For nearly 50 years, the Guide to Health Plans has helped federal employees and retirees navigate the complexities of FEHB and better understand their plan options.
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Personalized Cost Estimates
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Medicare Coordination
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Advice From Our FEHB Experts
OPM Releases FEHB Policy Goals and Initiatives for Plan Year 2026
OPM has issued its annual carrier call letter outlining policy goals and initiatives for the 2026 plan year...Read more about OPM Releases FEHB Policy Goals and Initiatives for Plan Year 2026 OPM has issued its annual carrier call letter outlining policy goals and initiatives for the 2026 plan year. It emphasizes two main themes: streamlining how FEHB plans work to reduce friction experienced by federal employees and annuitants... Read more about OPM Releases FEHB Policy Goals and Initiatives for Plan Year 2026
Why Federal Employees Working Past Age 65 Can Delay Medicare Enrollment
Medicare eligibility typically begins at age 65. Most individuals have a seven-month enrollment period that...Read more about Why Federal Employees Working Past Age 65 Can Delay Medicare Enrollment Medicare eligibility typically begins at age 65. Most individuals have a seven-month enrollment period that starts three months before their birthday, includes their birth month, and ends three months after... Read more about Why Federal Employees Working Past Age 65 Can Delay Medicare Enrollment
Medicare Part D Will Benefit Most Federal Annuitants
Medicare eligibility typically begins at age 65. Most individuals have a seven-month enrollment period that...Read more about Medicare Part D Will Benefit Most Federal Annuitants In 2024, OPM allowed FEHB plans to begin offering Part D coverage to Medicare-eligible enrollees. To be included, the Part D plan must provide prescription drug coverage that, when combined with an existing FEHB... Read more about Medicare Part D Will Benefit Most Federal Annuitants
2025 FEHB Open Season Checklist
FEHB Open Season has arrived, offering federal employees an opportunity to review and adjust their plan for next year...Read more about 2025 FEHB Open Season Checklist FEHB Open Season has arrived, offering federal employees an opportunity to review and adjust their plan for next year. With premiums increasing in most plans and potential changes to benefits, it's important to ... Read more about 2025 FEHB Open Season Checklist
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