The Office of Personnel Management offers several resources for federal employees and retirees regarding Medicare and how it works with the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program... Guide to Federal Retiree COLAs: What Are They and How Are They Calculated?
Many retirees find purpose in families, traveling, goals, etc. Conclusion Hopefully this article helped you visualize what your retirement could look like for you. We hope you find happiness during and after your career. Medicare Announces Increases in Premiums, Deductibles for 2025 FERS and Social...
· In the PSHB, prescription drug coverage for retirees and their covered family members is integrated with Medicare Part D; in the FEHB, enrollment in Part D is voluntary and generally is declined on grounds that it mostly duplicates prescription drug benefits provided by FEHB plans at an addi...
Related: Medicare & Federal Employees – Part III: Coordinating FEHB and Medicare Benefits 2021 FEHB Plan Comparison Tools, Brochures, Premium Rates A Low COLA and Higher Medical Costs Could Mean Double Whammy for FEHB and Medicare Premiums 2021 Medicare Premiums and Open Enrollment Some federal depa...
Ask Kevin: Which FEHB national plans offer Medicare Advantage plans? Here's what retirees can do to learn more about Medicare Advantage plans offered by FEHB plans. Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time ...
Medicare Part D may benefit most federal annuitants next year COMMENTARY | Not only are there more options to choose from, but there are also benefit changes that may make Part D more convenient and a better value, according to Kevin Moss of Consumers’ Checkbook. ...
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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. 5 months ago Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees? There are three main reasons to...
The Postal Service is proposing to create its own health care plan independent of the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program, which would include employees, as well as current and future retirees. We are asking for the ability to better manage our costs. Without this fundamental change...
Table 4. Provisions That Have Changed How FEHB and Medicare Interact Appendixes Appendix. FEHB Legislative History Summary For more than 50 years, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program has been providing health insurance coverage to federal employees, retirees, and their dependents. It...