Benefits news
DailyFED's benefits section reports changes to the insurance programs federal employees and retirees rely on: FEHB premiums and plan changes, Open Season dates, FEGLI, FEDVIP and FSAFEDS, the Postal Service Health Benefits program, and Medicare rules that affect federal retirees.
October20262 stories
- Preparing for FEHB Open Season 2027Federal employees and retirees have two reasons to review their health insurance during FEHB Open Season 2027: nine Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan options and one Postal Service Health…
- 2027 FEHB Premium Increases: What Federal Employees Will PayThe 2027 FEHB premium increases are now official.
September20263 stories
- FEHB Plan Options Could Change. OPM Wants Your Input.FEHB plan options could eventually look different during Open Season.
- FEHB in Retirement: Retiring at 57 Changes How You Plan for HealthcareFEHB in retirement can be one of the most valuable benefits a federal employee has.
- FEHB Family Member Verification Is Changing for Open Season 2026If you’re planning to add a spouse or child to your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage during the 2026 Open Season, don’t assume the enrollment process ends when you submit your election.
August20263 stories
- Remarried? Your FERS Survivor Annuity May Not Fully Protect Your Current SpouseA FERS survivor annuity is supposed to provide continuing income to a spouse after a federal retiree dies.
- FERS Survivor Benefits: What Your Spouse Could Receive If You Die While WorkingMost discussions of FERS survivor benefits focus on what happens when you retire and elect a survivor benefit for your spouse.
- National Make a Will Month: Don’t Forget Your TSP Beneficiary DesignationAugust is National Make a Will Month, making it a good time to review your estate plan.
July20262 stories
- What Happens to Your TSP and FEGLI When You Die? Beneficiary Rules ExplainedFor federal employees and retirees wondering what happens to your TSP and FEGLI when you die, the answer depends on your beneficiary designations.
- What Federal Employees Should Know About Their TSP and Benefits After a Reduction in ForceA Reduction in Force (RIF) can leave federal employees with a lot of questions about their future.
May20262 stories
April20263 stories
- GLP-1 Coverage Under FEHB: What’s Changing and What It MeansIf you’re a federal employee receiving GLP-1 coverage under FEHB, upcoming changes could make it more structured and potentially harder.
- What Federal Employees Need to Know About Upcoming FEHB ChangesFederal Employees and retirees who have health coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) or Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program will see some...
- Tips For Federal Employees Considering Private Life InsuranceAs FEGLI premiums rise, especially approaching retirement, many federal employees begin to explore alternatives.
March20264 stories
- FEGLI Mistakes That Can Cost Federal EmployeesFederal employees often assume their life insurance is “handled” through FEGLI, but that assumption can lead to costly mistakes over time.
- Retirement Decisions Unique to Federal CouplesRetirement planning always requires thoughtful preparation.
- Health Savings Account: A Benefit Worth MaximizingIf you’re enrolled in an FEHB High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you have access to a Health Savings Account, and it’s one of the most versatile financial tools available to...
- FEGLI: What Federal Employees Need to KnowEstablished in 1954, the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program remains the largest group life insurance plan globally, serving over 4 million active federal...
What we cover here
- FEHB premiums. OPM's yearly premium announcement, reported the day it posts.
- Open Season. Dates, plan changes, new and departing plans.
- FEGLI and FEDVIP. Rate and program changes.
- Medicare. Part B, IRMAA and how changes affect FEHB retirees.
- PSHB. News for Postal Service employees and retirees.
The rules behind the headlines
- How FEHB works and keeping it in retirement
- Open Season, step by step
- FEHB and Medicare at 65
- FEGLI life insurance
Compare every plan's premium on the FEHB premiums page, or weigh Part B with the FEHB vs Medicare tool.
When the news affects your coverage
A premium jump or a plan leaving your area can force a decision. A Federal Retirement Consultant (FRC®) can help you think through your options before Open Season closes. Get matched with an FRC, free.
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