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What’s driving rate hikes for federal employee health premiums?

Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1.

A procrastinator’s checklist for choosing open season benefits

Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change.

Is it hard to switch health plans during open enrollment?

One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.

Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

Here’s your guide to federal health benefits as open enrollment begins

From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.

Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

By Karen Jowers

Here’s your guide to federal health benefits as open enrollment begins

From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.

By Molly Weisner

Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024

Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.

By Karen Jowers

Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.

Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.

By Karen Jowers

Is your FEHB insurance carrier dropping coverage in 2024?

And if you’re a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, you now have more options.

By Molly Weisner

Looking for infertility coverage in FEHB plans? Read the fine print.

This year, OPM says 14 carriers will offer 24 coverage options for IVF in particular.

By Molly Weisner

Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit

Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.

By Karen Jowers

Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment

Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.

By Reg Jones

Federal vision, dental premiums hold steady for 2024 as others soar

This year, there are 12 dental carriers providing 23 total plans across the program.

By Molly Weisner

Here’s the dates and deadlines to remember for FEHB open enrollment

Wondering when your health insurance will take effect in 2024? Here's how open season works for Federal Employee Health Benefits policy holders.

By Molly Weisner

Fear not! Open enrollment can be a breeze, if you follow these tips

Comparison shopping for FEHB can feel overwhelming. This guide for navigating open season coverage changes can help.

By Molly Weisner

Feds to see fewer health insurance choices, increased premiums in 2024

The government shares in the cost, with employees contributing about 25% of the total premium, much as many private employers do.

By Molly Weisner

Rates for Tricare premium plans on the rise again

Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.

By Karen Jowers

Senators plan briefings on AI to learn more about risks

Public attention paid to AI and its offshoots skyrocketed following the November rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

By Colin Demarest

Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1.

Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change.

One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.

Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.

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Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.

From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.

Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.

Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.

And if you’re a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, you now have more options.

This year, OPM says 14 carriers will offer 24 coverage options for IVF in particular.

Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.

Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.

This year, there are 12 dental carriers providing 23 total plans across the program.

Wondering when your health insurance will take effect in 2024? Here's how open season works for Federal Employee Health Benefits policy holders.

Comparison shopping for FEHB can feel overwhelming. This guide for navigating open season coverage changes can help.

The government shares in the cost, with employees contributing about 25% of the total premium, much as many private employers do.

Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says.

Public attention paid to AI and its offshoots skyrocketed following the November rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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