Is the Secure Act a Ticking Time Bomb?
The SECURE Act 2.0 has a number of potential unintended consequences that can lead to much higher taxes.
Medicare
Stay informed on Medicare topics that matter to federal retirees, including how Medicare Parts B and D coordinate with FEHB coverage, annual premium and deductible changes, and the impact of IRMAA surcharges on retirement income. Explore clear explanations of enrollment decisions, cost considerations, and policy updates that affect federal retirement planning. This section provides timely analysis to help federal retirees understand how Medicare choices interact with FEHB, OPM guidance, and long‑term healthcare costs in retirement.
How Changes to Medicare Part D Will Impact Federal Retirees in Plan Year 2024
Reforms to Medicare Part D will have implications for federal retirees and FEHB plans.
Don’t Overlook Medicare, Survivor Benefits, and Health Savings Accounts
Categories Retirement Medicare, health savings accounts (HSA), and survivor’s annuities are important components of a federal employee’s retirement planning.
Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield Need to Know This
Federal employees under both Medicare and FEHB could see much higher insurance costs if they pick the wrong plan.
8 Milestone Ages for Federal Employee Retirement Planning
These are 8 important ages that have a significant impact on retirement planning for federal employees.
10 More Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement
Categories Retirement These are 10 ways that federal employees could damage their retirement plans.
Are You Ready? FEHB Open Season Begins Today
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
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
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
The 2023 Medicare Part B premiums will be lower than they were in 2022.
