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Monday, October 26, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Insurance & ACA

Federal workers and retirees face another double-digit premium jump

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The employee and retiree share of Federal Employees Health Benefits premiums will rise 10.9% on average in 2027, the third double-digit increase in a row, while Postal Service plan premiums rise 8.2%. Some plans are going up far more, and adding a family member now requires proof of eligibility. Open season runs Nov. 9 through Dec. 14, so compare plans before staying put.

Source: Government Executive

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