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Plan Comparisons – Aetna MA to GEHA Standard and BCBS Basic

Posted on Friday, 27th November 2020 by Dennis Damp

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There were a lot of questions concerning the new Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that we reviewed in my previous article. I recently ran a comparison of the Aetna MA (Z26) Plan to GEHA’s Standard (316) Plan and Blue Cross & Blue Shield’s (BCBS) Basic (113) Plans using OPM’s FEHB Plan Comparison Tool and Checkbook’s Guide […]

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New Medicare Advantage Options Available to Federal Retirees

Posted on Thursday, 19th November 2020 by Dennis Damp

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This Open Season, federal retirees have new Medicare Advantage Part C (MA) plans to consider joining. Our analysis shows these offerings are an outstanding value. Let’s spend some time discussing how they work, how much you could save by joining one, and how to enroll. Aetna, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare now offer MA plans designed only […]

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Changes for the 2021 FEHB Open Season and How to Save Some Serious Money

Posted on Thursday, 12th November 2020 by Dennis Damp

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The 2021 FEHB Open Season runs from Monday, November 9th through December 14th and now is a good time to look at the changes facing retirees this year and to share some important advice to help you select the plan that’s right for you, which could possibly save you thousands of dollars. Request Your Personalized […]

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2021 FEHB Plan Selection Guide

Posted on Thursday, 5th November 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Open season runs from November 9th through December 14th.  There are tools available to evaluate provider options, select your 2021 plan, and submit changes to OPM. Use the following resources to make an informed decision for you and your family’s health care needs. Request a Federal Retirement Report™ If you decide not to change plans in […]

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GEHA Standard to Blue Cross Blue Shield Basic Plan Comparison – 2021

Posted on Friday, 23rd October 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Many annuitants change to a lower cost FEHB plan because most plans waive the majority of the deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance payments when you sign up for Medicare Part A & B. These low cost FEHB plans are often considered when enrolling in Medicare. Request Your Personalized Federal Retirement Report™ Today The Advantage of Signing […]

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Health Care Premiums Rising for 2021 – What Else is New!

Posted on Monday, 19th October 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Our government reports that inflation is low, yet every time we turn around prices are increasing.  I often ponder why our COLAs, 1.3% for 2021, are so low most years when costs for essentials are increasing. We are used to paying more for everything these days so it shouldn’t be a surprise to everyone that […]

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2021 COLA Announced and Annuity Projection Calculator

Posted on Tuesday, 13th October 2020 by Dennis Damp

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I reported in mid-September that the 2021 COLA was projected to be anywhere from .44% to as high as 1.2% according to Kiplinger’s. The Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% COLA increase on October 13th for 2020. CSRS and FERS annuitants will receive the full 1.3% this year. View the table of all COLAs from […]

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2021 Open Season Advice & Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans Introduction

Posted on Friday, 25th September 2020 by Kevin Moss

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The 2021 FEHB Open Season runs from November 9th through December 14th. For 42 years, Consumers’ Checkbook has published our annual Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees to help active and retired federal employees find the best FEHB plan for them. By asking you a few questions about yourself and your family, the Guide […]

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