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"I don't understand for the life of me why we only have 10 percent of the eligible population enrolled instead of 90 percent," Titus said.

"I think some people think that when you talk about using pre-tax dollars and saving tax dollars, somehow the [tax] return is going to get more complicated, but it doesn't." There are a couple of catches for debit program participants.

One is that OPM also will require employees to be enrolled in paperless reimbursement in order to sign up.

And, for some items, such as over-the-counter drugs, Titas said employees still may be required to submit receipts to validate the transaction.

Since the program won't launch until the summer, details still need to be worked out.

Teeth for Two Government workers will have optional dental and vision coverage by the end of 2006.

There will be a new option for enrollment in the benefit, as well.

In addition to the traditional "self" and "self plus family" choices, enrollees will be able to choose "self plus one" when signing up for dental and vision insurance.

The premiums would cost more than those for a one-person plan but less than for a family plan.

The extra option could be used by married couples without children or couples with grown children on their own plans.

"It will be interesting to see what the premiums loo...

Their 2006 Grammy bag was valued at $65,000.

They packed 150 bags.

Their Oscar bags will be worth at least as much as last year – that was $54,000 a bag – but “only” 40 bags go out.

Strangely, most of the contents are new products that are relatively affordable and readily accessible to consumers; there are no Bentleys in these bags.

Netflix provided Grammy noms with a personalized portable DVD player and a 12-month membership.

A selection of rare teas and luxurious orchid-infused skin care products from the Tea Garden are tasteful but not outrageous.

Decadent body care products from Spa Moxie are made with fresh fruits and other organic ingredients and really hit home with Destiny’s Child and the Black Eyed Peas; they cost under $30.00 retail.

Boz Spirits offers unique premium designer booze.

Vodka, tequila and rum from 267 Infusions are presented in elegant bottles floating with fresh fruits or hot chilies.

Ludacris likes the chili-infused tequila, which packs a wallop.

Jamie Foxx, that party animal, has his cases delivered chilled.

The most extravagant exception is the silk sheet sets that go for $500 a pop.

Sharon Stone’s bedroom boasts Kumi Kookoon’s 1,000-count golden silk sheets, comforter, and silk terry towels.

Eva Longoria likes chocolate sheets.

At $600, the comfor...