Ask Kevin: What’s the legal basis for the Part B late enrollment fee?A reader asks if the enrollment penalty is statutory.By Kevin Moss2 months ago
Ask Kevin: Why am I paying IRMAA on top of my Medicare Part B premium?A reader asks why they are subject to a Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment AmountBy Kevin Moss2 months ago
Mother blames VA in Navy vet’s death: ‘Look at what they’ve done’Lori Locklear worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years, but no longer has faith in the VA after her Navy veteran son's suicide.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer3 months ago
Ask Kevin: Will filing for Social Security affect FEHB plan premium?A reader asks whether adding Social Security benefits impacts their coverage under FEHB.By Kevin Moss3 months ago
Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staffAfter record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA's workforce is at its highest point in history.By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III3 months ago
Against Republican resistance, Senate Dems renew push for IVF accessAt the same time, federal employee groups have been outspoken about how expanding FEHB coverage for IVF should be a top priority for the administration.By Molly Weisner3 months ago
Ask Kevin: Can I use my FSA to pay for my dependent’s eyeglasses?The FEHB expert answers a question about vision insurance for dependents.By Kevin Moss3 months ago
Ask Kevin: Are Medicare Advantage plans advantageous for singles?A reader making less in retirement wonders if Part B premiums are still worth the extra expense.By Kevin Moss4 months ago
Ask Kevin: Can I enroll in Medicare Advantage plan outside open season?A reader planning on retiring soon asks about enrolling in an MA plan outside of Open Season.By Kevin Moss4 months ago
Does BCBS offer Medicare Advantage plan for feds? An expert weighs in.Kevin Moss, an FEHB expert, answers a reader question about how Medicare Advantage plans can boost health insurance coverage.By Kevin Moss4 months ago
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level everMore than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department's programs and outreach efforts.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortageOfficials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.By Molly Weisner4 months ago