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FEHB Open Season Explained
FEHB Open Season Explained Webinar Recording Choosing the best healthcare plan for you and your family can feel overwhelming - with so many options, plan types, and costs to compare, it's hard to know which one truly fits your needs.. But it doesn't have to be...
Navigating a Government Shutdown Webinar Recording
Navigating a Government Shutdown Webinar Recording Government shutdowns can bring uncertainty and stress, especially for federal employees and recent retirees. In this webinar replay, we break down what you need to know, what's different about this shutdown, and how...
Your Financial Flight Plan Webinar Recording
Your Financial Flight Plan Webinar Recording Just as every successful journey requires a flight plan, your financial future depends on having a clear strategy. In this webinar, we covered: How to create a financial plan Retirement budgeting Withdrawal strategies from...
Pre-Flight Checklist for Leaving Federal Service Webinar Recording
Pre-Flight Checklist for Leaving Federal ServiceWebinar Recording It's estimated that up to 300,000 federal employees could separate from service in 2025. Whether it's through DRP, VERA, VSIO, RIFs, or simply planned retirements, the majority will officially "take...
Retiring through ORA Webinar Recording
Retiring through ORAWebinar Recording Early implementation of the Online Retirement Application (ORA) has brought questions and challenges for some federal employees. This webinar walks you through: Overview of the ORA system How to create an account and gain access...
FEHB & Beyond Webinar Recording
FEHB & BeyondWebinar Recording Confused about what happens to your health insurance when you leave federal service, or how it coordinates with Medicare? This webinar walks you through: What happens to your FEHB coverage if you leave federal employment How to...
Congress’s 2025 Budget Proposals Webinar Recording
Congress's 2025 Budget ProposalsWebinar Recording Congress has advanced a set of proposals that could drastically reshape federal employee benefits, affecting paychecks, retirement plans, and job protections. Ryan covers: The proposed increase in FERS contributions -...
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...
BLOG POSTS
TSP Withdrawal Strategies for Retirement Success
As you approach retirement, understanding your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawal options can make a significant difference in how long your savings last and how much of your income is lost to taxes. The TSP has long been a cornerstone of federal employee...
FERS Retirement Planning in Washington DC
Federal employees across Washington, D.C. work hard to serve the nation, often building fulfilling and secure careers with long-term benefits. One of the most important aspects of federal employment is the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), a program designed...
FEHB and Medicare Coordination in Retirement
As a federal employee approaching retirement, one of the most significant financial and healthcare decisions you’ll make is how to coordinate your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program with Medicare. At United Benefits, we specialize in helping federal...
Federal Life Insurance Review in 2026
When it comes to retirement planning, understanding your Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage should be a top priority. After years of federal service, many employees face an important question: should you keep your FEGLI coverage, reduce it, or...
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 question? Use the form below and we'll do our best to get it added. A furlough is the placing of an employee in 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, copays, and deductibles. If you’re eligible for a Medicare prescription drug plan and believe you may qualify for the...
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 health benefits. To make these plans more affordable, the ACA introduced a system of marketplace subsidies, which are...
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 health and catching medical conditions early, before they become serious issues. In fact, preventing disease is one of...
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 $50 billion in mandatory spending. Then, on April 30, 2025, the committee advanced a legislative package targeting...
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