November 6, 2023 on ForYourBenefit, host Bob Leins, CPA® and co-host Tammy Flanagan, Senior Benefits Director at NITP, Inc. welcome back Paula S. Jakub, RHU, CEO at The American Foreign Service Protective Association, sponsor of the Foreign Service Benefit Plan. 

Today’s topic will focus on things to consider during Federal Open Season and how to get the most out of the health plan you choose. Paula is a Subject Matter Expert in Federal Health Insurance and serves on the adjunct faculty of the Foreign Service Institute.  Paula will discuss:

FEHB PROGRAM

OPM Initiatives and 2024 Benefits

Obesity Treatment

Infertility Treatment and Women’s Health

Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder Support

Gender Affirming Care

Lifelong Health/Wellness and Support for Chronic Conditions 

Consider how you use health care

Latest on Medicare, including the Federal Medicare Advantage Plans and NEW: Plans offering Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

FEDVIP

Make sure you understand these supplemental plans

FSAFEDS

·     Pre-tax reimbursement for eligible costs

·     What is an eligible cost?

·     Rules on carryover amounts

For questions or comments, email us in advance at [email protected]