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Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits
Administering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better care
New Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.
By Karen Jowers
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more
A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.
New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protest
Improvements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.
By Karen Jowers
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
A guide to federal health benefits as open enrollment ends
From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.
Open season ending soon for Tricare, dental, new child care accounts
Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11.
By Karen Jowers
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.
By Reg Jones
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