How a Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees
When Congress fails to pass appropriations or a continuing resolution, many agencies funded by annual appropriations must halt operations....
Understanding FEHB Survivor Benefits
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family. If you carry FEHB into...
Adding Your Spouse to Your FEHB Plan in Retirement
As a federal employee, keeping your health benefits in retirement requires that you be enrolled in an FEHB plan for the five years...
A History of Federal Retirement Benefits
Federal retirement benefits were virtually nonexistent before the 20th century. Federal employees relied on personal savings or limited...
Reminder: Know Your Federal Benefits as the DRP Separation Date Nears
With the September 30 Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) date approaching, now is the time to review what happens to your benefits when you...
Navigating Workplace Uncertainty for Dual Feds
Retirement planning for fed couples, commonly referred to as dual feds, differs significantly from other couples. Both spouses typically...
Spousal Death Benefits Explained
No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens. The pain of losing your...
FERS Survivor Annuity
Federal employees under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) can elect a survivor annuity for a spouse, child, or sibling with an...
2024 FSAFEDS Claims Due April 30, 2025
Federal employees enrolled in the 2024 Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) must submit all health care and dependent care...
Benefits of FEHB and Medicare Part B
Having both Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare Part B in retirement offers several key advantages, especially for...
