February 8, 2023 / by joe carreno
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan is a comprehensive health insurance program that provides a range of health insurance plans to federal employees, including options for self-only, self and family, and self-plus-one coverage. The FEHB program allows specific changes...
February 8, 2023 / by rick viader
TSP annuities and FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) are two essential benefits available to federal government employees in the United States. What Are TSP Annuities? TSP (
February 7, 2023 / by caine crawford
The federal employees who are retired for more than a year now, without any exceptions, know that the OPM (Office of Personnel Management) will announce annual coverage and premium terms through the FEHB program for the rest of the year...
February 3, 2023 / by bill hoff
The FEHBP, the biggest employer health insurance plan in the US, is supposed to cover 8.5 million individuals, including retirees, government workers, and their families. The primary benefit of the program was that it gives federal employees and retirees the...
January 31, 2023 / by joe carreno
As the new Congress gets underway, many senate members are introducing federal workforce-related proposals. Some of these proposals have a good chance of being enacted, but they will need your help to make it happen. The National Defense Authorization Act,...
January 31, 2023 / by george learned
Sometimes, we fall under circumstances and situations that our mind refuses to accept. Disability and accidents that prevent federal employees from doing their job effectively also fall under conditions that are hard to get. FERS
January 31, 2023 / by jeff boettcher
The federal disability retirement benefit is large, but it is without a doubt less than the national worker is accustomed to receiving. Therefore, many people fall back and do not try to qualify for federal disability retirement. However, we should...
January 29, 2023 / by kevin wirth
Senior Present administration officials, acting as the President's Pay Agent, have repeatedly criticized the government's process for setting federal employee raises based on comparisons with private sector jobs. The Pay Agentâ€â€...
January 29, 2023 / by mickey elfenbein
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a new set of rules for federal employees on performance, conduct, and ethics, which came into effect on January 16, 2018. The new rules aim to increase accountability and transparency in the...
January 27, 2023 / by marvin dutton
Nowadays, many federal employees suffer from certain medical conditions. However, they are still in an anxious state of mind where they can't figure out why they need federal disability retirement and how to qualify for it. Though consulting an attorney...
January 27, 2023 / by george learned
As we ring in the New Year, some changes are afoot regarding the critical figures for TSP. For federal employees in 2023, there are two new investment maximums: the standard limit and the "elective deferral limit." The legal limit is...
January 26, 2023 / by joe carreno
Retired federal employees risk losing their FEHB coverage if they don't satisfy specific requirements. Yes, you heard correctly. Unfortunately, FEHB, your government health insurance, is not available to everyone after retirement. It would be best if you were qualified. This...
January 26, 2023 / by rick viader
You can choose when to file for Social Security benefits once you become eligible at age 62. You can hold off until you reach full retirement age (FRA), which means you may be eligible for a higher monthly payment. Your...
January 26, 2023 / by todd carmack
It is generally unnecessary for federal employees who continue their FEHB coverage after retirement to buy Medicare insurance (Medigap), as...
January 24, 2023 / by caine crawford
An enormous spending package is currently before Congress. Among its numerous components are new requirements that would affect TSP investment and withdrawal programs and the continuation of several long-running practices. The same tax law sections cover the TSP as 40...
January 21, 2023 / by marvin dutton
You will become eligible for life insurance via the Feder...
January 20, 2023 / by joe carreno
Though retirement seems like a relief, there is more to think about...
January 20, 2023 / by rick viader
Is it common to hear politicians and commentators rail against overpaid federal bureaucrats? There have been so many assertions that have become evident. Indeed, several reliable studies have demonstrated that federal employees should be paid more than they could...
