Important Dates Every USPS Worker Should Have on Their Calendar This Year
Key Takeaways
Understanding your key benefit enrollment periods, deadlines, and mandatory actions in 2025 is essential for protecting your USPS healthcare and retirement benefits.Missing certain …
Exploring PSHB Deductibles: What They Mean for You and Your Healthcare Costs
Key Takeaways
Understanding PSHB deductibles helps you budget for out-of-pocket healthcare expens…
What You’re Really Paying Out of Pocket for PSHB—And Where the Rest Comes From
Key Takeaways
In 2025, your out-of-pocket contributions for Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) cover about 30% of your t…
Open Season Closed? Here’s What USPS Workers Can Still Do
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Even though Open Season has ended, USPS employees and retirees still have limited opportunities to make…
Not Everyone Has to Get Medicare Part B—Here Are the Exceptions
Key Takeaways
Not every USPS retiree or employee is required to enroll in Medicare Part B in 2025, due to specific exemptions.Understanding these exceptions can help you avoid unnecessary costs a…
These Resources Make Switching to PSHB Less Stressful Than It Sounds
Key Takeaways
You have access to a range of official resources to help you understand the 2025 switch from FEHB to the PSHB Program, making the process clearer and more manageable.Knowing which t…
How Medicare Costs Are Determined and What You Can Do to Avoid Paying More Than Necessary
Key Takeaways
Your Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) costs depend on several factors, including your covera…
PSHB Meets Medicare: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds Without Overpaying for Healthcare
Key Takeaways
Coordinating PSHB with Medicare can optimize your healthcare coverage and reduce overall expenses, but it’s crucial to understand how these programs work together.
Why Medicare Part A Is an Essential Part of Your Health Coverage if You’re Retired and Enrolled in PSHB
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Medicare Part A plays a crucial role in complementing your PSHB coverage, especially during retirement, by covering inpatient hospital services and related costs….
Breaking Down Costs and Contributions in PSHB: 5 Must-Know Facts for Postal Workers
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The Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program prov…