Inflation, Pay Raises, COLAs, and FEHB Increases
Are FEHB premiums going up faster than inflation? Do annual raises and COLA increases keep up with FEHB premium increases?
Articles in this section are dedicated to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). As a hub for valuable information, this collection of articles delves into the various aspects of the FEHB, offering insights, guidance, and essential details for federal employees navigating their health benefits.
Our assortment of articles covers a wide spectrum, from an overview of the FEHB to in-depth analyses of specific plan options as well as FEHB premiums and information related to the annual open season run by the Office of Personnel Management. If you’re a federal employee looking to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage, this category is your go-to resource.
Are FEHB premiums going up faster than inflation? Do annual raises and COLA increases keep up with FEHB premium increases?
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Reforms to Medicare Part D will have implications for federal retirees and FEHB plans.
Medicare, health savings accounts (HSA), and survivor’s annuities are important components of a federal employee’s retirement planning.
New legislation would require FEHB plans to cover in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and assisted reproductive technology (ART) services for federal employees.
OPM has issued a rule to formalize establishment of the new Postal Service Health Benefits program.
Federal employees under both Medicare and FEHB could see much higher insurance costs if they pick the wrong plan.
These are 8 important ages that have a significant impact on retirement planning for federal employees.
A recent report highlighting billions in potential waste in the FEHB program caught the attention of the House Oversight Committee.