Robert F. Benson
Robert Benson served 35 years in various Federal agencies, as both a management analyst and IT specialist. He is a graduate of Northwestern University.
How Much is the Maximum 2017 FERS Annuity Supplement?
How much is the FERS annuity supplement for 2017? The author provides an explanation and an example.
2017 FEHB Premiums for Self + 1
How much money, if any, can you save with the Self Plus One option under FEHB? The author provides some comparison data for 2017 between the Self, Self Plus One, and Family options.
A Better Way to Do the High-Three Calculation
Doing the high-three calculation manually always has been difficult. However, there is a simpler way of performing this calculation as the author explains.
Simultaneous Membership in Medicare and FEHB
The author says that money is being wasted by the government to encourage retired federal employees to have both Medicare and FEHB coverage, something that he says isn’t necessary.
How to Fix OPM’s Backlog Problem
What lies at the core of OPM’s retirement backlog? The author explains the most glaring problem he sees with the situation and what can be done to solve it.
The Problem with Self Plus One
The “self plus one” option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program has proven to be quite costly. The author looks at how high some of the premiums are and the possible cause.
How is the 2016 FERS Annuity Supplement Calculated?
The author provides a basic explanation of how the FERS annuity supplement is calculated as well as why a federal employee would want to make the calculations.
The Unknown Alternative to Phased Retirement
The author says that the loss of the annuity supplement under phased retirement is a big disadvantage. However, he outlines a comparable alternative that could help offset this loss.
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