Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: "What is the impact of retiring at my minimum retirement age of 56 with 29 years of service, which is about one year away? Would I still receive the FERS supplement and keep my FEHB?" View More

FEHBP: Administration pushes insurers to cut costs

The Office of Personnel Management recently told insurers who implement the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program to reduce costs—and offered some telling recommendations on how to accomplish that goal. View More

What is "premium conversion?"Mar 19, 2014

All employees in the Executive Branch who are participating in the FEHB and whose pay is issued by an Executive Branch agency are eligible to have their premiums paid with pretax dollars. View More

Should I enroll in Medicare when I turn 65 even though I still have FEHB coverage as a retiree?Apr 06, 2014

Medicare Part A will help cover some of the costs that an FEHB plan may not cover, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and charges that exceed the plan’s allowable charges. There are other advantages to enrolling in Part A, such as being eligible to enroll in a Medicare managed care plan. View More

If I leave federal service before becoming eligible to retire, can I keep my Federal Employees Health Benefits program insurance?Apr 06, 2014

Can I keep my FEHB coverage when I retire?Apr 06, 2014

If I leave federal service before becoming eligible to retire, can I keep insurance other than health insurance?Apr 06, 2014

When can I enroll in FEDVIP?Apr 06, 2014

How can I change my FEHB enrollment after I retire?Apr 06, 2014

Can I change my FEHB plan when I become eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

Could my survivors stay in FEHB after my death in retirement?Apr 06, 2014

Would I have to keep paying insurance premiums in a furlough?Apr 06, 2014

Would I ever want to decline premium conversion?Apr 06, 2014

How are premiums determined in FEDVIP?Apr 06, 2014

Is there a government contribution toward FEDVIP premiums?Apr 06, 2014

Would my insurance continue after I am RIF’d?Apr 06, 2014

Can I carry FEDVIP into retirement?Apr 06, 2014