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What is the Point of Converting to Medicare?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFebruary 10, 2015 4:59 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

What is the point of my converting to Medicare from my current BC/BS Standard Option (individual)?

Postal Service Retirees, Medicare, and Implications for Other Federal Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 12, 2013 11:28 AM Categories Current Events, Retirement Leave a comment

The Postal Service wants to put all retirees under Medicare in order to save billions of dollars. When this is considered by Congress, look out for a similar change proposed for the remainder of the federal workforce.

House Budget Blueprint Proposes Attrition Cuts for Federal Workforce

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 12, 2013 11:48 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has released the Committee’s 2014 budget blueprint for the federal government. As in past House budget proposals, there are some proposed measures that would affect the federal workforce.

Prepare for Tax Changes in 2013

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinAugust 24, 2012 6:34 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Will the Bush era tax cuts be extended by Congress? Nobody knows, but regardless of what Congress does, the authors offer steps one can consider taking before year end to improve your personal finances.

Why Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Going Up?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOctober 4, 2010 8:58 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Why are your insurance premiums going up and how much money could you save by checking out the different costs and benefits for each plan?

Medicare and Federal Employee Health Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 12, 2010 8:39 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Discussion of “risk pools” and “call letters” from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) doesn’t sound very exciting. And, in most years, the issuing of an OPM call letter doesn’t generate much press publicity in the federal community. This year may be different though.

Medicare and Federal Retirees: Part B or Not Part B?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 28, 2008 7:21 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Author John Grobe recently asked FedSmith readers which topics were of most interest on the topic of federal retirement. The answer: Should a federal retiree who is nearing 65 sign up for Medicare’s Part B? Here is an explanation of the considerations in making this decision.

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