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Federal Health Premiums Surge: FEHB Rises 12.3% in 2026

10/10/2025

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) premium increases in January 2026. FEHB rises 12.3% (about $26.40 per pay period) and Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB) rises 11.3% (about $21.51 per pay period).
Government’s share of FEHB premiums rises 9.2%, for overall FEHB increase of 10.2%.
Open Season runs November 10–December 8, 2025; Office of Personnel Management (OPM) faces staffing shortages.

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) premium increases in January 2026. FEHB rises 12.3% (about $26.40 per pay period) and Postal Service Health Benefits Program (PSHB) rises 11.3% (about $21.51 per pay period).
Government’s share of FEHB premiums rises 9.2%, for overall FEHB increase of 10.2%.
Open Season runs November 10–December 8, 2025; Office of Personnel Management (OPM) faces staffing shortages.