W2R
Moderator Emeritus
Access to FEHB (federal employees health insurance) is one of the terrific benefits that federal employees and retirees get, and this plus federal retirement benefits and job stability were my reasons for taking a somewhat uninspiring federal position.
FEHB premiums for both employees and retirees are going up next year.
Feds irate over health cost hikes - Federal news, government operations, agency management, pay & benefits - FederalTimes.com
Washington Times - CAUSEY: Cost of insurance may bite workers
I have BCBS Standard, and my premium will be going up from essentially $152.06/month to $175.09/month, and increase of $23.03/month.
So, since they subtract the premiums from my tiny federal pension before I get it, that means I can start calling it my even tinier federal pension.
Not that I'm suffering myself, and I know we signed up for something much cheaper than those with most other jobs can access, even with the increases, but gee.
FEHB premiums for both employees and retirees are going up next year.
Feds irate over health cost hikes - Federal news, government operations, agency management, pay & benefits - FederalTimes.com
The average increase for all federal plans is 8.8 percent. But Blue Cross standard plan customers — which comprise close to half of the enrollees in the federal health care program — will see some of the biggest increases: 12.4 percent for families, and 15.1 percent for individuals.
Washington Times - CAUSEY: Cost of insurance may bite workers
I have BCBS Standard, and my premium will be going up from essentially $152.06/month to $175.09/month, and increase of $23.03/month.
So, since they subtract the premiums from my tiny federal pension before I get it, that means I can start calling it my even tinier federal pension.
Not that I'm suffering myself, and I know we signed up for something much cheaper than those with most other jobs can access, even with the increases, but gee.