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How Does Hospital Indemnity Insurance Work?
How Does Hospital Indemnity Insurance Work? Many Americans suffer from financial hardship after being hospitalized. Fortunately, hospital indemnity...
Understanding How IRMAAs Impact Medicare
What is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for income-related monthly adjustment amount. An IRMAA is applied to a Medicare beneficiary’s Part B and D premiums...
What is Travel Medical Insurance?
What is Travel Medical Insurance? Certain FEHB, Medicare, and other health plans may have some international health coverage; however, that coverage...
Do You Need Short-term Disability Insurance?
Short-term disability insurance can benefit almost everyone, especially those who depend on their regular paycheck to cover their living expenses. A...
What Do I Do After a Federal Employee Dies?
The passing of a loved one is a difficult time, and the process of dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming. If you're the beneficiary of a...
How to Prepare for Long-term Care: What Are My Options?
Preparing for long-term care expenses is an important part of your retirement planning process. It's not an enjoyable topic to discuss, but it is...
The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures
The Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures It's essential to understand the difference between inpatient and outpatient care,...
Agreement Offers All Federal Employees Access to UNA Education
Great news! The University of North Alabama (UNA) has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as part of the Federal Academic...
How the BENES Act Impacts Medicare
What is the BENES Act? The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act, also known as the BENES Act, was designed to help...
How do I enroll in Medicare?
Applying for Medicare can be confusing depending on your specific situation. It is important to know how to apply based on the timing of your...
The SECURE ACT 2.0: A Retirement Gamechanger
The SECURE 2.0 Act is designed to help Americans bolster their retirement savings and strengthen their financial security. Here’s what you need to...
Post-Retirement: Final Destination
You did it! You completed your federal career and have transitioned into retirement. A hearty congratulations are in order. You worked hard, and now...
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