How Coordination of Benefits May Impact FEHB Enrollees
According to the standard coordination of benefits rules established by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, or NAIC, the Federal Employees Health B…
The Earnings Limit for Disability Retirement
If you’re 60 or older, there are no restrictions on the amount of money you can make while receiving disability retirement. If you’re under the age of 60, you can receive income from work as well as disability retirement benefits. Still, your disability annuity will be terminated if
Two Mutually Exclusive FEGLI Features
While several aspects of the Federal Employees Grou…
401(k) and IRA contribution ceilings for 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) evaluates the impact of inflation and other variables each year to determine the maximum contributions for tax-advantaged retirement plans. They have been the same for some years. However, on occasion, the IRS modifies the amount that can be saved to your 401(k…
IRS regulation 72(t) on withdrawals and penalties and its significance
The term 72(t) originates from a section of the Internal Revenue Code, as you might have thought. It discusses equal recurring payments and how to use them in Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) and employer-sponsored defined contribution plans (such as the…
2021 Federal Employee Benefits Survey
Data on employee benefits are primarily collected through the Federal Employee Benefits Survey (FEBS). The FEBS was created to assess employee benefits’ significance, adequacy, and value to ensure that existing benefits align with best practices and employee needs. The FEBS results assist the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in determining how well Federal employees understand… Continue reading 2021 Federal Employee Benefits Survey