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It May Be Time to Explore Short-Term Care Insurance

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterDecember 28, 2022 9:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Short-Term Care insurance can be an alternative to Long-Term Care or it can augment it.


FLTCIP Problem: OPM Suspending Long-Term Care Insurance Applications

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 22, 2022 10:08 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

The FLTCIP is in trouble. OPM is suspending new applications as of 12/19/22. Here is a summary and analysis.

Guide to 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerUpdated: October 18, 2022 6:42 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

This is an overview of the benefits available to federal employees and retirees during Open Season.

Top Considerations for Life and Long-Term Care Insurance (FEGLI and FLTCIP)

FedSmith.com author Thiago GliegerBy Thiago GliegerJune 30, 2022 8:02 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What are the differences between life insurance and long term care insurance? Federal employees have two benefits available to meet both of these needs.

Federal Long-Term Care: Is It Right for You?

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonJune 13, 2022 7:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What is the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, and does it makes sense for you?

Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 2, 2021 12:29 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.

OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 20, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Book labeled 'new rules' sitting on a desk surface next to a pen and keyboard

OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.

OPM Provides Fact Sheet on Pay and Benefits During the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 11, 2019 4:31 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM has released a fact sheet with information on what happens to your pay and benefits during the ongoing shutdown.

Don’t Fall for These 10 Long Term Care Insurance Myths

By Melissa BarnickelNovember 13, 2018 11:28 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Words 'long term care' written on a piece of paper sitting on a desk next to a pen, stethoscope, money, and pills

These are several common myths that keep people from considering long term care insurance in their retirement planning.

Contingency Plan for FLTCIP? OPM Says It Doesn’t Need One

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 21, 2018 3:57 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Yellow road sign with the words 'what's next?'

A recent IG report said OPM needs a contingency plan for the FLTCIP. OPM says that is much ado about nothing.

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