A Rare Event: FEGLI Open Season Coming Next Year
OPM announced that there will be an upcoming FEGLI open season.
FEGLI
6 Common Questions for Federal Employees Starting Later in Life
The author provides considerations for federal workers beginning their careers at later ages.
OPM Proposes Extending Life Insurance to Children of Same Sex Couples
OPM is proposing a rule that would extend life insurance coverage to the children of same-sex couples who work for the federal government.
FEGLI Premiums in 2014
Upon receiving the leave and earnings statement for the first full pay-period of 2014, many employees will notice that their premiums for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) have increased. The author offers some details on what you can expect.
Retirement Myths: Can You Increase Your FEGLI Coverage — or Not?
You may be able to acquire more FEGLI coverage by providing medical evidence of insurability or by experiencing a “qualifying life event” (QLE).
DOMA, SCOTUS and 8/26
August 26, 2013, is an important day for federal employees and retirees who are in legally recognized same-sex marriages. The author explains the significance of this date for people in this situation.
Official OPM Guidance on Coverage for Same Sex Spouses
OPM has officially released guidance on coverage for same sex spouses in light of the recent Supreme Court Decision on DOMA.
Supreme Court Sides with Ex-Spouse in FEGLI Benefits Case
Apparently finding a legal issue they could almost completely agree on, the Supreme Court has ruled in the case of a current and former spouse warring over the proceeds of a deceased fed’s FEGLIA (Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954). The case has important implications for federal employees naming beneficiaries.
Life Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the FEGLI
The author outlines different kinds of life insurance available, considerations to make in deciding whether to purchase life insurance, and how the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) option fits into the decision.
10 Potential Mistakes To Avoid When Considering Retirement
The author outlines ten common mistakes federal retirees should strive to avoid to get the most out of their retirement benefits.
