Open Season: Making an Active Choice About Your Federal Benefits

Federal employees who automatically renew their benefits may be overlooking changes that will affect their households throughout the next year. Greg Klingler, President & CEO of GEBA, says open season should begin with a deliberate review of coverage, costs, and family needs.

In his conversation with Francis Rose on Fed Gov Today, Klingler describes inertia as a major influence on plan selection. A familiar plan may feel like a safe choice, especially when it has worked well during the current year. But satisfaction with past coverage does not establish whether next year's benefits will offer the same value.