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Open season deadlines loom for Tricare, dental and child care accounts

Tricare open season ends Dec. 10. Federal benefits open season, including enrolling in military child care flexible spending accounts, ends Dec. 9.

What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts

Check out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.

Helping federal employees focus on what matters most

With Open Season running November 11 through December 9, 2024, now’s the time to start thinking about your vision care needs for next year.

Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations

Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.

Helping You Prepare for Open Season 2024

At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, we offer the coverage, tools and incentives to help you and your family live healthy every day.

Ask Reg: Can I negotiate my federal salary offer?

Departments and agencies vary in the latitude they give their supervisors and managers to vary the step they offer to a prospective employee.

Ask Reg: How long does it take to be vested for federal pension?

A reader asks if their military service counts toward their retirement eligibility.

Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement

A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time acquired while in the armed forces.

Ask Reg: Can I stay on FEHB self-plus-one if spouse moves to Medicare?

A reader asks when he can shift back to self-only coverage once his spouse moves to Medicare.

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How to establish an effective data management governance program

A compliance program should be able to clearly articulate the criteria for evaluating success, highlighting the technology or processes required.