Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums
Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and...
2026 Changes: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
FEHB Premiums See Another Increase in 2026
Federal employees and retirees are facing significant hikes in their health insurance premiums for the 2026 plan year. The Office of...
FEGLI Can Be Costly for What Federal Employees Get
Created in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program is the world’s largest group life insurance plan, covering...
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits When You Leave Federal Service
Leaving federal service, whether voluntarily, through early retirement, or as a result of a reduction in force, triggers a series of...
How a Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations must halt operations....
Understanding FEHB Survivor Benefits
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years...
A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited...
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you...
