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Understanding RIF, VERA, and VSIP Webinar Recording
Understanding RIF, VERA, and VSIP Webinar Recording Are you worried your position may be impacted by an upcoming Reduction in Force (RIF)? Have you been offered Early Retirement through VERA? Do you need clarity on how your retirement and benefits could be affected...
Leaving Federal Service? 5 Things to Know Webinar Recording
Leaving Federal Service: 5 Things to Know Webinar Recording Many federal employees are facing uncertainty about their future employment. United Benefits Federal Retirement Expert, Ryan Boggus, goes beyond FERS retirement and guides you through the essential steps...
FERS Retirement Decoded Webinar Recording
FERS Retirement Decoded Webinar Recording As the year ends, many federal employees are preparing for retirement or exploring their options. United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Ryan Boggus, does an in-depth look at the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS). Ryan...
Navigating FEHB Open Season: A Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan Webinar Recording
Navigating FEHB Open Season: A Guide to Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan Webinar Recording The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season is here, running through December 9, 2024! Choosing the best healthcare plan for you and your family can feel...
Roth IRA & TSP Masterclass: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings
Roth IRA & TSP Masterclass: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings Webinar Recording Curious about a Roth IRA or the Thrift Savings Plan Roth account but unsure if it's the right move? United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Ryan Boggus, breaks down the essentials of...
Greatest Benefit of Being a Federal Employee Webinar Recording
The Greatest Benefit of Being a Federal Employee Webinar Recording You don't want to miss the replay of this special message. United Benefits President, Matt Whitten, delivers a special message ALL federal employees should hear. Watch the recording to explore the...
3 Key Retirement Decisions Webinar Recording
3 Key Retirement Decisions Webinar Recording Retiring from federal service can seem daunting, and it can be not easy to know where to start. United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Zach Peck, covers: FERS Pension Choosing Survivor's Benefits for Your Spouse Carrying...
Supplemental Benefits Webinar Recording
Supplemental Benefits Webinar Recording Making informed decisions to close coverage gaps and protect your paycheck is crucial. United Benefits Specialist, Christopher Lee, covers: An overview of Short-Term Disability insurance Understanding Critical Illness plans The...
Best Day to Retire Webinar Recording
Best Day to Retire Webinar Recording We understand that your personal reasons for retirement are unique and important, and they should be balanced with financial considerations when choosing a retirement date. United Benefits Retirement Specialist, Paul Thornton,...
BLOG POSTS
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 after experiencing a significant life event. Unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), changes to your...
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 adjustments could affect your paycheck, deductions, and overall tax planning, so it's important to stay informed....
Proposed Federal Benefits Cuts: Understanding Congress’s 2025 Proposals
Understanding Congress's 2025 Proposals Congress is considering measures to reduce the value of federal employee retirement and benefits, primarily to achieve budget savings. The proposed cuts would significantly impact both FERS and FEHB programs. In April 2025,...
DRP, VSIP, RIF & Current Retirement Scenarios Chart
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service Computation Date or SCD on your Earnings & Leave Statement) Start at the top of "Requirements" and find your Retirement...
Leaving Federal Service FAQ
We're answering your questions. This FAQ is built from the questions you've asked us - and we're updating it regularly to keep it helpful and relevant. Still have a question? Use the form below and we'll do our best to get it added!Click here for OPM's list of FAQs....
Comparing Medicare Supplement Plans
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, are designed to fill the "gaps" left behind by Original Medicare. These gaps include out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. There are 10 Medigap plans available, lettered A...
Navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF): What Federal Employees Need to Know
In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps their present position or whether the employee has a right to a different position. Being...
5 Things Every Federal Employee Should Know Before Separating from Service
Whether you accepted the deferred resignation offer, retire from federal service, or your position is ultimately eliminated, there are five things every federal employee should know before they separate from service: 1. What type of Retirement are you eligible for...
What are VERA & VSIP?
What is VERA? VERA, often called an "early out," stands for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and allows eligible FERS employees to retire earlier than they normally could under standard retirement rules. It's a tool agencies use during restructuring, downsizing,...
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