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Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees

WEB1 article. Tooltips. 106 articles. Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans helps active and retired federal employees find the best FEHB and FEDVIP plan for themselves and their family.

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How the FEHB Program Works

WEBThe Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) is an unconventional government program. Instead of giving you one "take it or leave it" …

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How to use Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for …

WEBHow to use Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees. We prepared the Guide because we know that choosing the right plan can be difficult, even …

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2024 FEHB Program Changes

WEBThe average 2024 premium will increase 7.7% for enrollees. This is considerably higher than historical experience in the FEHB, but is similar to most private …

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How Health Insurance Works

WEBFirst, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other managed care arrangements such as preferred provider organizations (PPOs) use payment incentives …

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What You Need to Know About the FEHB Program and …

WEBWhat You Need to Know About the FEHB Program and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Both Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health …

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How can Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal …

WEBHow can Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees help me? Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees gives you vital …

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How to Choose the Best FEHB Plan For You and Your Family

WEBHow to Choose the Best FEHB Plan For You and Your Family. There are three important steps to follow to narrow down the selection of plans: Use the Guide's …

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Outpatient Mental Benefits in the FEHB Program

WEBOutpatient Mental Benefits in the FEHB Program. OPM has long required that plans pay the same benefits for physician visits or hospital stays whether due to …

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FEHB Plan Benefits

WEBIf you went out of network to a provider who charged $150 for the same procedure, most national plans would pay a set percentage of the "plan allowance," …

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Types of FEHB Plans

WEBPlans are of three main types: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Fee-for-Service (FFS) plans, High Deductible (HDHP) and Consumer-Driven (CDHP) …

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A Closer Look at 2024 FEHB Premiums

WEBHow Premiums are Changing in 2024. While the average enrollee share of premium is going up 7.7%, not all plans reflect that trend. For the 154 FEHB plans available in 2023 …

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Nursing Care Benefits in the FEHB Program

WEBNursing Care Benefits in the FEHB Program. There are four kinds of nursing care: Skilled care while in a hospital. Skilled care in a special extended or skilled care …

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FEHB & Medicare

WEBFEHB & Medicare Advantage. FEHB & Medicare Part D. Medicare and Provider Selection. Should I suspend FEHB coverage and just have Medicare Advantage? Checkbook’s …

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What's New in FEHB for 2024

WEBIn 2024, the HSA contribution limit from the FEHB plan and employee is increasing to $4,150 for self-only enrollees and $8,300 for self plus one and self & family …

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When is the 2025 FEHB Open Season

WEBWhen is the 2025 FEHB Open Season? The 2025 FEHB Open Season will run from November 11, 2024 through December 9, 2024. Open Season starts every …

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What You Need to Know About Vision Care in the FEHB Program

WEBAll FEHB plans pay for medically necessary care of your eyes, such as cataract surgery. Many pay for annual refractive examinations to determine your prescripti

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Should I Purchase a FEDVIP Dental or Vision Plan

WEBThe Federal government offers standalone "FEDVIP" dental and vision plans, separate and distinct from the FEHB program. The FEDVIP program shares the …

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