The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program stands out among the four government-funded insurance programs for federal employees. The reason is that, unless they choose to do otherwise, some coverage is provided automatically when an employee is hired. Unlike health insurance, vision and…
Can You Afford The Expenses That Medicare Doesn’t Cover?
You probably understand what health insurance covers and doesn’t by the time you turn 65. However,
Medical Retirement: Calculating FERS Disability Benefits
If you become disabled, you should probably take an instant FERS pension if y…
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
Here’s a simple memory test for you. When did you first become eligible for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program? The day you started working for the federal government should be the correct response. Unless you formally declined that coverage before the end of your first pay peri…
Saving for Retirement Now May Lead to Tax Credits in 2022 and Beyond
As the time for filing taxes draws near, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued updated recommendations that might be…
FERS OPM Medical Retirement The True Reconsideration
OPM han…