PandaSharks
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I've had GEHA's HDHP plan for years and loved it. In 2027 my local hospital district is dropping United Healthcare which is GEHA's carrier. I'm switching over to the Rural Carrier Benefit Plan but I'm unable to select Self and Family rater than Self Plus One. Self and Family is cheaper and Self + one. Coverage is only for my wife and I. Has anyone else run into this same problem?
edit: Looks like I found my answer. I missed it when comparing plans.
"If you need to shop for a Self + Family plan that may be more cost effective than your current Self + One option, or if you are a USPS employee who needs to view plans based on your work address, please contact your payroll office for assistance. "
Is seems unnecessarily convoluted having to call payroll just to choose Self and Family. This wasn't the case last year.
Edit Part Deux: So I got off the phone with HR and they said that they can't do anything because only my wife and I are covered. I explained what I found online but she said there's nothing she can do. Sounds like she didn't know so I'll call again tomorrow and speak with someone else.
edit: Looks like I found my answer. I missed it when comparing plans.
"If you need to shop for a Self + Family plan that may be more cost effective than your current Self + One option, or if you are a USPS employee who needs to view plans based on your work address, please contact your payroll office for assistance. "
Is seems unnecessarily convoluted having to call payroll just to choose Self and Family. This wasn't the case last year.
Edit Part Deux: So I got off the phone with HR and they said that they can't do anything because only my wife and I are covered. I explained what I found online but she said there's nothing she can do. Sounds like she didn't know so I'll call again tomorrow and speak with someone else.
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