The Five Biggest Retirement Decisions Feds Have To Make
The author lists five important decisions that he says are likely the most important for federal employees in their retirement planning.
Medicare
Reports Show Continued Deterioration of Social Security, Medicare Finances
The 2018 Trustees’ reports for the government’s largest entitlement programs show that their long-term financial stability remains in doubt.
New Medicare Cards Now Being Distributed
New Medicare cards designed to prevent identity theft have started to be mailed out. Here is some information about them.
Health Insurance Costs for Feds: Self + 1
How does Medicare factor into the cost of self + 1 insurance under FEHB? The author looks at some numbers.
Postal Service Reform Legislation Introduced in Senate
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to make significant reforms to the Postal Service in an effort to stop its growing financial losses.
Medicare General Enrollment Period ends March 31
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period is underway. Many federal retirees opt to take both FEHB and Medicare Part B.
How is Modified Adjusted Gross Income Calculated?
I understand that my Medicare Part B premiums can be higher if my modified adjusted gross income is above a certain amount. How is MAGI calculated?
Last Minute Decisions on Your 2018 FEHB Choice
As Open Season winds down, these are some tips to help federal employees narrow down their insurance choices and save money.
Determining Your Medicare Part B Premium Cost Has Gotten More Complicated
The 2018 Medicare Part B premiums have been released, but the formula for figuring them out has become more complex.
Getting Reimbursed for Your Medicare Part B Premiums
FEHB plans that will reimburse Federal retirees for at least part of their Part B premium costs are becoming more common in 2018.