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Medicare Part B and Your Federal Health Plan: 7 Questions Federal Retirees Keep Asking

Gigi Bodwin

Published on: 07/10/2026

Do you need Medicare Part B with FEHB or PSHB? Get straight answers on 2026 costs, penalties, and deadlines for federal and postal retirees.

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Federal Benefits Open Season 2026: What the 2027 Premium Hikes Mean for Your Federal Employee Retirement

Gigi Bodwin

Published on: 07/10/2026

Open season runs Nov. 9–Dec. 14, 2026, and FEHB premiums are up 9.3%. Here's what the 2027 changes mean for your federal employee retirement plan.

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7 Federal Retirement Myths That Could Cost You Six Figures

Gigi Bodwin

Published on: 26/08/2026

Seven federal retirement myths that quietly cost feds six figures, from survivor benefits and FEGLI to Medicare Part B, PSHB, and the tax bracket trap.

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