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Federal employees & retirees face higher health benefit costs in 2026

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Jeff Williams
Published November 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM CST
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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association says the cost of federal health care benefits is going up an average of 12%.

NARFE's John Hatton talks about the increases and what federal employees and retires need to consider as they decide which benefits plan to go with for the coming year.

More information is available on their website https://www.narfe.org
Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams is the Associate Director for Radio and Station Manager for WSIU Radio. Jeff is a native of southern Illinois and has been in broadcasting for 30 years. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiuradio@wsiu.org
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