Suspend FEHB: Protect 2026 Coverage and Avoid Costly Gaps
The short answer: Federal retirees can suspend FEHB coverage — rather than cancel it — when […]
Healthcare – FEHB & Medicare
FEHB Temporary Continuation: 5 Critical Facts to Avoid Costly Gaps | Fed Pilot
The short answer: FEHB Temporary Continuation of Coverage lets employees who leave federal service keep their […]
FEHB Medicare Part B: 5 Critical Choices to Avoid Costly Penalties | Fed Pilot
Deciding on FEHB Medicare Part B enrollment at 65 affects premiums, penalties, and out-of-pocket costs. Learn how the two programs coordinate for federal retirees.
Medicare Part B Penalty: Avoid a 10% Lifetime Surcharge in Retirement
The short answer: The Medicare Part B penalty adds 10% to your monthly premium for each […]
FEHB Five-Year Rule: 5 Facts to Protect Your Retiree Coverage
The short answer: The FEHB five-year rule generally lets you keep federal health coverage in retirement […]
FEHB Eligibility Verification: Protect Coverage by the 2026 Deadline
Update September 3, 2026: OPM has since raised the standard for Open Season. Benefits Administration Letter […]
What Healthcare Really Costs in Federal Retirement: A 20-Year Budget Guide for FEHB Enrollees
The short answer: FEHB retirement healthcare coverage continues for eligible federal retirees — but costs rise […]
Should You Drop FEHB for Medicare Advantage in Retirement? The Trade-Offs Federal Retirees Must Know
The short answer: Federal retirees can legally suspend FEHB enrollment to move to a FEHB Medicare […]
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge July 2026: $50 Copay Rules for FEHB Retirees | Fed Pilot
On May 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a new short-term demonstration […]
Medicare 2027 Part D Changes: What Federal Retirees With FEHB Need to Know
Medicare’s Part D prescription drug benefit looks very different in 2026 than it did three years […]