Health Care

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.

Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?

A retiree wonders what personal advantages there are to Part A coverage. Kevin Moss, a benefits pro, weighs in.

Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?

Retired reserve members at the age of 60 can also choose to enroll in Tricare Select. Here's how it works.

Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?

If you’re eligible for FEHB, you’ll remain eligible for FEDVIP dental or vision plans even if your FEHB coverage is suspended.

Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans

Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.

Opinion

What feds need to know about ADA and return-to-work policies

Federal government workers can utilize the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect their ability to work from home.

Ask Kevin: What providers are available under new Postal health plan?

A reader asks about the new Postal Service benefits plan coming to USPS annuitants this fall.

Ask Kevin: Can you have FEHB with just a traditional Medicare add-on?

A reader wonders if they can still benefit from Medicare without signing up for an Advantage plan.

Ask Kevin: What eligible USPS annuitants need to know about Part B

Missed the memo about the special enrollment program for PSHB annuitants? Here's what to know.

Ask Kevin: Can I delay my Part B enrollment and still avoid penalty?

Here's how enrollment for Medicare Part B works after you file for retirement.

Ask Kevin: What’s the best Medicare Advantage plan for Arizona resident?

A reader asks how to evaluate different Medicare Advantage plans offered via FEHB.

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

A complex system is pushing more vets to search for private-sector solutions to health issues, all while hoping the VA will eventually pick up the bill.

Ask Kevin: Due to income, Medicare payment is high. Should I keep it?

Here's how Medicare breaks down for certain medical payments, so you can determine if it's right for you.

Senate Republicans block bill to expand IVF coverage for fed workers

Among Republicans, only Sen. Susan Collins, Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, Alaska, voted yes.

Ask Kevin: What can a Medicare Advantage plan do for someone in IRMAA?

Kevin Moss breaks downs how a Medicare Advantage plan can cover medical costs jointly with VA benefits.