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

FedSmith.com author Neal ThompsonBy Neal ThompsonJun 13, 2022 7:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 SmithApr 2, 2021 12:29 PM | Updated: May 11, 2021 5:13 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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 SmithJul 18, 2020 10:24 AM | Updated: Jul 20, 2020 7:56 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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 SmithJan 11, 2019 4:31 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 9:49 AM Categories Pay & Benefits 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 BarnickelNov 13, 2018 11:28 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

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 SmithApr 21, 2018 3:57 PM | Updated: May 1, 2018 7:13 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

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

5 Things a Widow or Widower Would Tell You About FERS Survivor Benefits + A Common Question

By Kelly MonroeFeb 15, 2018 3:53 PM | Updated: Feb 24, 2018 4:37 PM Categories Pay & Benefits, Retirement Leave a comment

How much does your spouse receive from your FERS pension if you pass away? That depends on the survivor benefit option you choose.

Quick Guide: FERS Retirement for Busy Employees

By Kelly MonroeOct 5, 2017 2:51 PM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:36 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Do you know the basic benefits included under FERS? This is a quick overview of them and what each provides.

What Happens to Your Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible for Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJul 18, 2017 3:11 PM | Updated: Jul 25, 2017 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire? Here is a summary.

Congressmen Press OPM for Answers About FLTCIP Premium Increases

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 26, 2017 2:10 PM | Updated: Jun 30, 2017 12:09 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Two Congressmen are asking OPM for details on what the agency plans to do to curtail future premium increases for FLTCIP enrollees.

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