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What’s the Same or Different About FEHB Plans?

While searching for health insurance during the annual benefits open season, which ran from November 14 to December 12 this year, remember that even though plan terms might vary, sometimes significantly, all plans have a set of fundamental terms for hospital, surgical, physician, and emergency care.

FEHB’s preventative treatment for kids follows the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations, while FEHB guidelines for adult preventive care are based on conventional medical practice.

Plans are required to provide unique benefits like prescription drugs (which can have separate coinsurance and deductibles), mental health care with equity of coverage for mental health and general medical care, child immunizations, and limits on an enrollee’s total annual out-of-pocket expenses, known as the catastrophic limit.

The plan typically pays 100 percent of covered medical costs for the rest of the year after an enrollee’s covered out-of-pocket expenses surpass the catastrophic maximum. Additionally, cost-containment clauses, such as providing preferred provider organizational networks in fee-for-service policies and hospital pre-admission certification, must be included in plans.

Nevertheless, deductible, coinsurance, and copayment rates differ amongst plans. Many plans provide customers with two or more alternatives, each with a different premium and level of coverage. If enrollees opt to use services in the plan’s network, such as those from a doctor or hospital provider, they could even be given a lower deductible and coinsurance amount.

Once you have a basic understanding of the phrases used in these sections of the plans you’re reviewing, you can focus on the more technical terms that could be of particular interest to you.

Conclusion

Your FEHB plan will change significantly in 2023, and it’s essential to plan ahead. The premium will most certainly increase, potentially significantly. Numerous plans will cost more; the average rise of 8.7% is simply an average.

The premium, albeit only one aspect of your total plan selection choice, is crucial because it is a fixed cost. You have to look into how yours is changing for 2023 and determine whether another plan would be a better investment for you and your family. 2023’s FEHB Open Season begins on November 14 and closes on December 12.

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I grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, where I learned the concepts of hard work and the value of a dollar. I spent years in Boy Scouts and achieved the honor of Eagle Scout. I graduated from Iowa State University and moved to Chicago and spent a few years managing restaurants. I then started working in financial services and insurance helping families prepare for the high cost of college for their children. After spending years in the insurance industry, I moved to Arizona and started working with Federal Employees offing education and options on their benefits. I became a Financial Advisor / Fiduciary to further help people properly plan for the future. I enjoy cooking and traveling in my free time.

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Todd Carmack grew up in Dubuque, Iowa, where he learned the concepts of hard work and the value of a dollar. Todd spent years in Boy Scouts and achieved the honor of Eagle Scout. Todd graduated from Iowa State University, moved to Chicago, spent a few years managing restaurants, and started working in financial services and insurance, helping families prepare for the high cost of college for their children. After spending years in the insurance industry, Todd moved to Arizona and started working with Federal Employees, offing education and options on their benefits. Becoming a Financial Advisor / Fiduciary can help people properly plan for the future. Todd also enjoys cooking and traveling in his free time.

Disclosure: Investment advisory services are offered through BWM Advisory, LLC (BWM). BWM is registered as an Investment Advisor located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and only conducts business in states where it is properly licensed, notice has been filed, or is excluded from notice filing requirements. This information is not a complete analysis of the topic(s) discussed, is general in nature, and is not personalized investment advice. Nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. There are risks involved with investing which may include (but are not limited to) market fluctuations and possible loss of principal value. Carefully consider the risks and possible consequences involved prior to making any investment decision. You should consult a professional tax or investment advisor regarding tax and investment implications before taking any investment actions or implementing any investment strategies.

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