Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations
Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
A guide to federal health benefits as open enrollment ends
From new benefits for Medicare beneficiaries to navigating premium increases, your guide to 2024 federal health insurance.
Open season ending soon for Tricare, dental, new child care accounts
Troops must enroll in the new dependent care flexible spending account program by Dec. 11.
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What’s driving rate hikes for federal employee health premiums?
Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1.
A procrastinator’s checklist for choosing open season benefits
Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change.
Is it hard to switch health plans during open enrollment?
One of the features of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program is that you can change from one health benefits plan to another.
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Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
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Here are your new Tricare rates for 2024
Generally, if you paid out of pocket for Tricare this year, you'll be paying more in 2024.
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Some Tricare, dental plans may cost more in 2024. Here’s what to know.
Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year.
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Is your FEHB insurance carrier dropping coverage in 2024?
And if you’re a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, you now have more options.
Looking for infertility coverage in FEHB plans? Read the fine print.
This year, OPM says 14 carriers will offer 24 coverage options for IVF in particular.
Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
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Here’s what to consider when deciding on Medicare Part B enrollment
Before deciding whether to enroll in Part B, you’ll need to consider both your current needs and those you can already anticipate.
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