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FEGLI Life Insurance: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Alternatives
How well do federal employees and retirees really understand their group life insurance policies? Here’s the breakdown for adding, changing, and dropping coverage.
Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week 2026
This week, May 4 to 8th, is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW 2026). From the whole team at United Benefits, we wanted to say thank you to all government workers who serve our country!
Managing Income Sources in Retirement: FERS, TSP, and Social Security
Learn about the three main income sources for federal retirees and how to properly manage them: the FERS pension, TSP and other retirement savings, and Social Security benefits.
Are You On Track for Future Retirement from the Federal Government?
Milestones, estimates, and strategy – how federal employees can check if they’re staying on top of their retirement goals.
Tips to Help Prevent Water Damage from Frozen Pipes
When an arctic blast or winter storm hits, frozen pipes can quickly turn into costly water damage. Cold weather is one of the most common causes of...
Government Shutdown FAQ
We're answering your questions. This FAQ is built from OPM's Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs as well as the questions you've asked us. Still have a...
Understanding the Medicare Extra Help Program for Part D
The Medicare Extra Help program was created to assist beneficiaries with the costs associated with prescription drug coverage, including premiums,...
Understanding Affordable Care Act Subsidies and How They Work
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was established to provide access to healthcare for all individuals and to ensure that every plan covers essential...
The Importance of Preventative Care
The Importance of Preventative Care Most people only visit the doctor when they’re sick or injured, but preventative care is key to maintaining your...
Proposed Federal Benefits Cuts: Understanding Congress’s 2025 Proposals
Understanding Congress's 2025 Proposals Congress has passed a budget resolution directing the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to cut...
What Is a Special Enrollment Period?
What Is a Special Enrollment Period? Normally, you can only make changes to your health insurance coverage during specific times of the year or...
Key Tax Law Changes for 2025: What Federal Employees Need to Know
As we enter 2025, there are several significant tax law changes that will impact individuals employed by the United States federal government. These...
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