Federal Employee health care open season begins

Article Title: 'Open season' begins for federal employee health care

Snippet of Article: "...Even if a federal employee is happy with current health insurance, officials say it's probably a good idea to do at least a little research during "open season," which began Monday and runs through Dec. 12...."

Source: www.army.mil

Huge increases in some FEHB plans cause for change during Open Season

Article Title: As feds look to cut costs, lower-premium health plans gain enrollees

Snippet of Article: "...Al Dileo, vice president of Mail Handlers' account management, said the company's popularity is due in good part to its value plan, which "offers the lowest premium among FEHBP's nationwide fee-for-service plans." That plan saw enrollment jump 60 percent from 11,000 to 17,600 enrollees over the past year...."

Source: www.federaltimes.com

Extending Health Care Coverage for Young Adults During Open Season

Article Title: Extending Health Care Coverage for Young Adults During Open Season

Remember, under the Affordable Care Act, young adults will be allowed to stay on their parents' plan until they turn 26 years old unless they are offered insurance at work.

Source: The Federal Newsgroup health care and age,