What You Have to Know 5 Years Before Retirement
These are some important actions to take for federal employees that are 5 years away from their planned retirement dates.
FEHB
Common Mistakes on Agency Pension Estimates
Pension estimate forms are important for retirement planning, but it’s important to verify they do not contain any of these common mistakes.
When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
Need $75? Another Insurer Offering a Credit to Federal Employees to Get Vaccinated
GEHA is offering a credit to eligible federal employees to encourage them to get vaccinated.
How to Get Reimbursement With a BCBS Medical Account
Current or retired federal employees under FEHB can get reimbursements for Medicare Part B premiums in some instances.
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.
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.
