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Your Federal Retirement Process Webinar Recording
Your Federal Retirement Process Webinar Recording As a federal employee, it is a multi-step process to properly retire under the FERS/CSRS or special provisions. United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, walks you through the process to make it simple and...
Protecting the Ones You Love Webinar Recording
Protecting the Ones You Love Webinar Recording By understanding your FERS and CSRS pension and making decisions early, you'll be able to maximize your retirement lifestyle for yourself and your loved ones. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers topics like:...
Road to Retirement
Road to Retirement Recap Webinar Recording Navigating your benefits on the road to retirement can be overwhelming. With the right roadmap, you'll know exactly what to do and when to ensure that you are making the most of your benefits. United Benefits Specialist, Alan...
Post-Retirement: Final Destination
Post-Retirement:Final Destination Webinar Recording After retirement, there are still decisions to be made to ensure that you are maximizing your benefits. United Benefits Specialist, Cristi Lorentz, helps you answer questions like: How do I coordinate FEHB and...
FEHB Open Season: Make the Most of Your Benefits
FEHB Open Season: Make the Most of Your Benefits Webinar Recording During open season, you'll have the opportunity to choose a health insurance plan. This webinar covered changes in FEHB policies, like the 8.7% increase in health insurance premiums, as well as health...
Pre-Retirement: Are We There Yet?
Pre-Retirement Are We There Yet? Webinar Recording As you look towards retirement, you can begin to secure your finances and set the goals necessary to smoothly transition into retirement. United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, provides a comprehensive look at...
Mid-Career Check-In: Are You on Track?
Mid-Career Check-In:Are You on Track? Webinar Recording As you continue your career, it's a good idea to periodically check in and ensure you are on track. Are you utilizing all of your benefits? Will you have enough money to retire? United Benefits Specialist,...
How to Navigate Your Benefits in Your New Career
How to Navigate Your Benefits in Your New Career Webinar Recording When you begin a new career, you have a number of decisions regarding your benefits that need to be made. Drew Lorentz, Benefits Specialist, discussed the various benefits options that are available to...
Medicare 101
Medicare 101 Webinar Recording Using both your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare to create an efficient healthcare plan for your specific healthcare needs is the way to go, but what's the best way to combine them? In this webinar, we answered...
BLOG POSTS
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 federal employee, it's important to know what steps to take to ensure that you receive all the benefits you're entitled...
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 necessary. In the US, someone who turns 65 today has a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care as they age....
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, especially when it comes to knowing how your insurance covers claims and what you'll have to pay out of pocket. Insurance...
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 Alliance. This makes UNA one of only a few colleges in the country to offer reduced tuition rates to over 2 million federal...
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 those who are Medicare eligible but are not collecting social security. The BENES Act was signed into law in 2020 and...
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 situation. If you are collecting social security... If you are collecting social security, you will automatically be enrolled...
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 know about the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Key Provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act Increase Required Minimum Distributions (RMD)...
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 a new journey begins. With that journey comes a few decisions about your benefits. The topics below cover the main...
Pre-Retirement: Are We There Yet?
Determining Retirement Qualifications Monthly Annuity Pension Your FERS or CSRS monthly annuity is also referred to as your pension. It’s the first of three paychecks that make up your retirement income. Your pension is determined by your paycheck and years of service...
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