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2026 Open Season Exchange: OPM’s Holly Schumann on getting a head start this Open Season

Although many feds procrastinate in making annual health care benefits choices, an OPM insurance expert said there are advantages to getting an early start. The post 2026 Open Season Exchange: OPM’s Holly Schumann on getting a head start this Open Season first appeared on Federal News Network.
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2026 Open Season Exchange: Consumers’ Checkbook’s Kevin Moss on must-know details of FEHB, PSHB

Consumers’ Checkbook expert dives into all things Open Season, sharing details on premium rates, changes in benefits and value of doing your homework. The post 2026 Open Season Exchange: Consumers’ Checkbook’s Kevin Moss on must-know details of FEHB, PSHB first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Over 30,000 feds facing possible FEHB premium spike next year

FEHB participants who would otherwise lose insurance coverage next year will be auto-enrolled into a higher-premium plan if they take no action in Open Season. The post Over 30,000 feds facing possible FEHB premium spike next year first appeared on Federal News Network.
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2026 Open Season Exchange: Compass Rose’s Joni Huber on providing benefits to all federal employees

Compass Rose aims to provide a member-first approach to benefits and customer service, explains its COO. The post 2026 Open Season Exchange: Compass Rose’s Joni Huber on providing benefits to all federal employees first appeared on Federal News Network.
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USPS sees $9 billion net loss in FY 2025, renews push to borrow more from Treasury

Despite the deeper-than-expected losses, Postmaster General David Steiner says he does not expect USPS to deviate much from its 10-year reform plan. The post USPS sees $9 billion net loss in FY 2025, renews push to borrow more from Treasury first appeared on Federal News Network.
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USPS sees $9 billion net loss in FY 2025, renews push to borrow more from Treasury

Despite the deeper-than-expected losses, Postmaster General David Steiner says he does not expect USPS to deviate much from its 10-year reform plan. The post USPS sees $9 billion net loss in FY 2025, renews push to borrow more from Treasury first appeared on Federal News Network.
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2026 Open Season Exchange: BCBS’s David Yoder on evaluating costs, benefits

With rising FEHB premiums, it’s vital to look beyond cost and assess full health care needs to make confident choices during Open Season, says BCBS senior VP. The post 2026 Open Season Exchange: BCBS’s David Yoder on evaluating costs, benefits first appeared on Federal News Network.
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2026 Open Season Exchange: WAEPA’s Shane Canfield on importance of the bigger insurance picture

In an unpredictable year for feds, it may be especially critical to look beyond health benefits and at the entire insurance landscape, WAEPA CEO says. The post 2026 Open Season Exchange: WAEPA’s Shane Canfield on importance of the bigger insurance picture first appeared on Federal News Network.
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