Need an Extra $50? BCBS Offers Federal Employees COVID Vaccine Incentive
Federal employees who belong to the Blue Cross FEP program can receive $50 credit for receiving COVID vaccine.
FEHB
Medicare Isn’t Free
Even if you are on Medicare in retirement, you will need to budget accordingly for your health care costs.
Retired and Working? Reconsider Your FEHB Coverage
Federal retirees who decide to work have a unique opportunity to use their FEHB coverage to help reduce their taxable income.
Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?
Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.
When Is It Time to Leave Your Federal Job for the Private Sector?
Are you thinking of leaving federal service for a job in the private sector? Here are some factors with respect to benefits to help weigh the decision.
FEHB Plans as Alternatives to TRICARE Young Adult
Dependents aging out of Tricare and still in need of health insurance are welcomed in FEHB plans.
Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown
OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.
A Great Reason Not to Take Medicare Part B
As the author explains, the costs for Medicare Part B may end up being higher than federal retirees are expecting.
Do This if Your Spouse is Under FERS Too!
When two federal employees are a married couple under FERS, they have different benefits considerations than families with only one federal employee.
Should You Leave Some of Your Pension to Your Spouse?
What are the considerations for federal employees under FERS to leave survivor benefits to a spouse?