Posted on Thursday, 6th November 2025 by Dennis Damp

Open season runs from November 10th through December 8th. Tools are available to evaluate provider options, select your 2025 plan, and submit changes to OPM. Most FEHB plans will see benefit and rate changes for the upcoming year. Some plans are dropping out of the program, and others are changing their service areas or coverage […]

Tags: 2026 FEHB/PSHB Changes, Discontinued FEHB / PSHB plans, FEDVIP, FEHB Open Season, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part B, PSHB Open Season
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• ANNUITIES / ELIGIBILITY
• BENEFITS / INSURANCE
• ESTATE PLANNING
• FINANCE / TIP
• RETIREMENT CONCERNS
• SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE
• SURVIVOR INFORMATION

Posted on Friday, 24th November 2023 by Dennis Damp

This article compares the Government Employees Health Association (GEHA) Standard Plan to their new MA Option. You will have to review the specific plan of interest to ensure it covers the services you need for the upcoming year.   Open season closes December 11, we have less than two weeks to decide whether to stay […]

Tags: FEHB, FEHB MA, FEHB Open Season, MA and Part B, Medicare Advantage Plans
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• BENEFITS / INSURANCE
• ESTATE PLANNING
• FINANCE / TIP
• RETIREMENT CONCERNS
• SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE
• SURVIVOR INFORMATION
• UNCATEGORIZED
• WELLNESS / HEALTH

Posted on Friday, 10th November 2023 by Dennis Damp

The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part D reforms will impact FEHB plans in 2024. Historically, most federal annuitants didn’t need to consider Part D because FEHB prescription drug benefits were as good or better and didn’t have an additional premium. However, OPM has allowed FEHB plans to offer Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) in 2024, […]

Tags: MA Plan Questions, MA Plans, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, MPDP, Prescription Drug Plans, Social Security
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• BENEFITS / INSURANCE
• ESTATE PLANNING
• FINANCE / TIP
• RETIREMENT CONCERNS
• SOCIAL SECURITY / MEDICARE
• SURVIVOR INFORMATION