Medicare Isn’t Free
Even if you are on Medicare in retirement, you will need to budget accordingly for your health care costs.
FEHB
Articles in this section are dedicated to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). As a hub for valuable information, this collection of articles delves into the various aspects of the FEHB, offering insights, guidance, and essential details for federal employees navigating their health benefits.
Our assortment of articles covers a wide spectrum, from an overview of the FEHB to in-depth analyses of specific plan options as well as FEHB premiums and information related to the annual open season run by the Office of Personnel Management. If you’re a federal employee looking to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage, this category is your go-to resource.
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?
The Top Retirement Mistakes Federal Employees Made in 2020
The author outlines the top retirement planning mistakes he observed federal employees make in 2020.
