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The lull before Thanksgiving
Most federal workers and retirees aren't going to spend a lot of time this week worrying about their 2012 health plan. But next week, after the guilt of Thankgiving, you should get serious about what could be the most important financial decision you will make this year, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , FEHBP , Open Season , Federal Report , Walt Francis
When dull is good
If you are a long time federal or postal worker you may have noticed this is the dullest health insurance open season in decades. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that's a good thing...
Tags: Mike Causey , Federal Report , pay and benefits , benefits , FEHBP , Open Season
Dump day delayed?
Today, according to some folks, is Dump Day. It's the deadline for either calling it quits with your spouse, partner, betrothed or significant other or sticking with them at least until next year. Fortunately for feds, the D-day decision for your health plan is not until mid-December.
Tags: Open Season , Mike Causey , Federal Report , health care , FEHBP , Walt Francis , John Elliott
As open season kicks off, OPM uses Web to get word out
Shirley Patterson, the assistant director of federal employee insurance options at OPM, told the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris the agency turned to a new channel of communication to get the word out this year: webcasts.
Tags: OPM , Shirley Patterson , FEHBP , Open Season , Federal Drive , Tom Temin , Amy Morris
Open season demystified: Tips for making smart choices
Registered employee benefit consultant Ed Zurndorfer, a registered employee benefits consultant, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Amy Morris with tips for making the best decisions.
Tags: Ed Zurndorfer , Federal Drive , Tom Temin , Amy Morris , FEHBP , Open Season , pay and benefits , OPM
High-priced health plans ailing
After years of being asleep at the health-insurance switch, it appears that many federal workers and retirees are actually doing more than complaining about higher premiums, Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says.
Tags: Mike Causey , pay and benefits , benefits , FEHBP , healthcare , Open Season
Americans Want Doctors To Use Technology
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A dose of Medicare Part B with your FEHBP? Who gets a COLA in 2012?
David Snell is the retirement benefits expert with NARFE.
Tags: David Snell , NARFE , pay and benefits , Mike Causey , Medicare , FEHBP , COLA , CPI , Jolie Lee
Feds' health premiums to increase 3.8 percent
Federal employees will see an average of 3.8 percent increase in healthcare premiums in 2012, the lowest rate hike since 2008 and about half of last year's increase. On average, enrollees with self-only coverage will pay $2.32 more per bi-weekly pay period, and enrollees with family coverage will pay $6.18 more, the Office of Personnel Management said.
Tags: pay and benefits , FEHB , health benefits , OPM , John Berry , Open Season , John Foley , Emily Kopp
OPM urges FEHB wellness, prevention programs
The Office of Personnel Management is calling for federal employee health insurance carriers to propose more wellness and prevention programs.
Tags: John O'Brien , John Berry , OPM , FEHB , pay and benefits , wellness programs , prevention , FEHB Carrier Conference , Jolie Lee
