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Are You Ready? FEHB Open Season Begins Today

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 14, 2022 7:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

FEHB Open Season for the 2023 plan year is underway. Here are some important resources to help federal employees and retirees.

Medicare’s 2023 IRMAA Brackets and Part B Premiums Change

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOctober 24, 2022 1:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

2022 inflation and a policy shift on a drug used in clinical trials lowered 2023 Medicare Part B premiums and increased the IRMAA brackets.

Medicare Premiums and Deductibles to Fall in 2023

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOctober 7, 2022 9:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Some young seniors are surprised about 2023 Medicare cost forecasts – not so for those paying premiums since 2011.


Medicare Part B Premiums Will Drop in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 28, 2022 12:47 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The 2023 Medicare Part B premiums will be lower than they were in 2022.

Why Your Monthly Medicare Part B Premium Can Range From $170.10 to $578.30

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterAugust 23, 2022 9:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

What you pay for Medicare Part B in retirement can vary widely, and it’s because of your Modified Adjusted Gross income.

Planning on Retiring in 2022? Everything Federal Annuitants Need to Know About Medicare Advantage

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossJuly 25, 2022 6:00 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Medicare Advantage plans have become available to retired federal employees. Here is what you need to know about how they work with FEHB.

Planning on Retiring in 2022? Reasons for Federal Retirees to Enroll (or Not Enroll) in Medicare Part B

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossMay 27, 2022 9:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Close up of a person's hands holding a sheet of paper on a desk that reads 'Medicare Part B'; a calculator, book and reading glasses are seen lying off to the side

Should retired federal employees enroll in Medicare Part B? These are reasons to enroll (or not) in retirement.

Four Personal Budget Factors Federal Retirees Must Anticipate

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterMay 3, 2022 8:37 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal retirement budgets will be very different because of taxes, insurance costs, pension deductions for survivor benefits, and Medicare.

Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield Need to Know This

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsApril 25, 2022 8:25 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Federal employees under both Medicare and FEHB could see much higher insurance costs if they pick the wrong plan.

Planning on Retiring in 2022? How Your FEHB Plan Changes When You Retire

FedSmith.com author Kevin MossBy Kevin MossMarch 29, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

How do your FEHB benefits change after retirement?

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January 27, 2023

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $17.2859 +0.01% +0.29%
F Fund $18.7842 -0.05% +3.17%
C Fund $62.5031 +0.25% +6.11%
S Fund $67.6445 +0.83% +9.94%
I Fund $36.8512 -0.16% +8.57%
L Income $23.3499 +0.05% +2.18%
L 2025 $11.7887 +0.07% +3.20%
L 2030 $40.9362 +0.11% +4.76%
L 2035 $12.1983 +0.12% +5.21%
L 2040 $45.8251 +0.13% +5.65%
L 2045 $12.4635 +0.14% +6.04%
L 2050 $27.1382 +0.15% +6.40%
L 2055 $13.1782 +0.19% +7.46%
L 2060 $13.1770 +0.19% +7.46%
L 2065 $13.1756 +0.19% +7.47%
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