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Understanding Your FEHB Coverage as a Survivor Annuitant: Continuing Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleAug 21, 2024 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How do FEHB benefits work for the surviving members of a federal employee’s family in the event of his or her death?

What are the Biggest Financial Considerations in Deciding When to Retire from a Federal Career?

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJul 26, 2024 9:32 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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These are important factors that federal employees must consider to prepare for a successful retirement.

Medicare Basics for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Jesse BlackBy Jesse BlackOct 11, 2023 8:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Medicare can be an important health care benefit for federal employees at or near retirement.

FEHB Plans as Alternatives to TRICARE Young Adult

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterApr 28, 2021 8:10 AM | Updated: Mar 15, 2022 2:14 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Dependents aging out of Tricare and still in need of health insurance are welcomed in FEHB plans.

New Dental/Vision Plans Coming for Military Retirees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 19, 2018 11:32 AM | Updated: Jan 13, 2025 6:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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TRICARE eligible retirees and their families will be eligible to enroll in FEDVIP this year.

FEHB After Retirement: What Changes Can You Expect?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOct 10, 2016 11:47 AM | Updated: Oct 18, 2016 8:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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The Federal Employees Health Benefits program is one of the best benefits available to federal employees and retirees, and it can be carried into retirement after leaving federal service. The author describes some of the changes one can expect when carrying FEHB into retirement.

Becoming a Military Spouse: One Woman’s Story

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 8, 2016 6:37 PM | Updated: Oct 11, 2020 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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What is the learning and transition process to military benefits like for a new, non-military spouse? The author tells the story of his friend who recently married an active duty service member and what she learned in the process of changing over to the military’s benefits programs.

What is TRICARE for Life?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeFeb 27, 2012 8:53 AM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:33 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

The author outlines some of the basic principles of Tricare for Life and when a person is eligible.

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