Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.
Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11.
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.
More Stories 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. 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. Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times. Load More