Postal reform bill gains bipartisan support

Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have come together for legislation aimed at reforming the U.S. Postal Service. View More

Informed Investor: Annuitants and Social Security recipients to get lowest COLA ever in 2017

Effective Jan. 1, 2017, CSRS and FERS annuitants and Social Security recipients will receive the lowest cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) on record. The COLA will be 0.3 percent. This week’s column discusses how the annual COLA is determined and how the diminished COLA will affect many CSRS annuitants and higher income FERS annuitants who are enrolled in Medicare Part B. 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

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

Yes, you may change FEHB enrollment to any available plan or option at any time beginning on the 30th day before becoming eligible for Medicare. View More

What does Medicare cover?Apr 06, 2014