Spousal Death Benefits Explained
No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but you need to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens. Your spouse’s shock...
How Medicare and FEHB Work Together for Federal Employees and Retirees
Approaching Medicare eligibility often raises more questions than answers for federal employees and retirees. Many people assume Medicare...
Give Your Federal Benefits an Annual Review
You’ve set your financial goals, put an investment plan in place, and now you’re on the journey toward retirement. But as you progress...
Federal Employees Sick Leave Calculations
The federal government employs a unique system for calculating work hours and unused sick leave. It can seem complex, but it is rooted in...
Reminder, Federal Employees, Open Season is Almost Over!
Open season for federal employees and retirees is quickly coming to a close, with Monday, December 8, marking the final day to make changes...
FEHB Cost-Saving Strategies for Federal Retirees
Managing health insurance costs in retirement is a priority for federal retirees, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program...
Accrued Annual Leave for Federal Employees
It’s important to understand how annual leave is accrued and how much you can carry over each year. Federal employees have the right to...
Open Season Brings Higher FEHB Premiums
Open Season begins today and runs through December 8th. Federal employees and retirees are encouraged to use this time to shop plans and...
2026 Changes: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Two important updates could affect retirement planning for federal employees: increasing payroll and earnings-limit thresholds, and...
FEHB Premiums See Another Increase in 2026
Federal employees and retirees are facing significant hikes in their health insurance premiums for the 2026 plan year. The Office of...
