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NARFE still has concerns with OPM’s plan to collect employee health care records
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (218+ words) The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on Thursday said the Office of Personnel Management still has not sufficiently protected federal workers and retirees as part of a plan to collect claims-level health data in an effort to root…...
Weighing the costs and trade-offs of suspending FEHB for Medicare Advantage
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (753+ words) Tucked away in Section 9 of every Federal Employee Health Benefits plan brochure is an important and sometimes overlooked provision: “If you are an annuitant or former spouse, you can suspend your FEHB coverage to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan,…...
Sorting through Medicare myths in federal retirement decisions
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (757+ words) Myth: Adding Medicare Part B is too expensive. Myth: Since I am subject to Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharges, it is not worth adding Part B. In 2026, IRMAA affects Medicare enrollments when your Modified Adjusted Gross income from two…...
How federal employees over 65 can navigate Medicare, FEHB and TRICARE
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (1015+ words) According to Office of Personnel Management data, as of September 2024, around 5% -- or roughly 100,000 -- of the federal workforce was older than 65. Considering the large number of employees taking advantage of retirement under the Deferred Resignation Program, some of this group may…...
FEHB costs are climbing in 2026. Here’s what that means for feds
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (890+ words) The most reliable source for understanding how your FEHB plan is changing in 2026 is the official plan brochure. Illustration by OpenAI Unfortunately, the 12.3% average enrollee increase in FEHB premiums isn’t the only health insurance cost rising next year. Depending on…...
Traveling soon? What federal health plans actually cover
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (765+ words) Are you responsible for converting the currency to dollars and translating the bills into English? You can find out by reviewing your plan brochure (generally this information is found in Section 7) or by contacting your plan’s customer service. Be prepared…...
What federal employees need to know about Medicare enrollment
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1287+ words) Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in mind as you approach eligibility. 1. Initial…...
FEHB and Medicare Part B: Do FEHB plans reduce coverage if you don't sign up for Medicare?
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) FEHB coverage remains intact even if you choose to decline Medicare Part B, but enrolling in Part B may help reduce overall medical expenses. designer491 / Getty Images Many federal retirees wonder whether their Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage changes when they…...
Just days remain to lock in 2026 health and benefit choices
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (863+ words) If you want to take advantage of all the benefit choices available to you and your family, you have much to think about during the current Open Season that ends at midnight (EST) on Monday, Dec. 8. Let’s review the ways…...
Delaying Medicare Part B: Why the penalty isn’t always as bad as it sounds
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (600+ words) That’s a fair question. And for some, it can be a reasonable choice to wait. While Medicare does add a 10% penalty for every 12 months you delay, that penalty isn’t as punishing as it first appears. In some cases, waiting can…...