CBO: Postal Reform Would Bring Cheaper Health Insurance Premiums to All Feds stat : govexec

All federal employees could see a better rate on their health insurance premiums under a bill to overhaul the U.S. Postal Service, according to an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. CBO acknowledged some postal retirees would incur new costs, but said they would be partially offset. Those savings would not be recorded on the overall federal budget and would instead go to the Postal Service itself. "[Some] postal annuitants would be required to pay new premiums associated with mandatory Medicare enrollment and additional amounts for health care services," CBO wrote.




Tennessee is currently facing its own challenges in ensuring health insurance carriers will offer healthcare coverage on a statewide basis. That could leave 70,000 people who purchase their own health insurance without any coverage options next year. Moreover, the return of the federal Health Insurance Tax – which taxes health benefits for families and small businesses — will also addto the total cost of a policy. Have you noticed what has been going on with health insurance premiums for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans around the country in the past few weeks? There are several hundred thousand New Jersey residents who rely on the market to purchase their health insurance.

Will Your Health Insurance Cover You Abroad?

Call Your health insurance CompanyThe first step is to contact your health insurance company to verify whether your emergency medical coverage extends outside the U.S. Benefits of Travel InsuranceTravel insurance can help fill in any coverage gaps in your current domestic health insurance plan and can act as primary or secondary coverage. Does my insurance cover pre-existing conditions abroad? Contact the customer service department and ask these kinds of questions:If I get sick or injured abroad, will my policy cover me? So how can you know for sure if your insurance will cover you abroad?


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