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The Federal Millionaire Series: Your Financial Guide Webinar Recording
The Federal Millionaire Series: Your Financial Guide Webinar Recording A financial guide doesn't have to be complicated or lengthy, but it is essential whether you are just starting your career or are towards the end. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers:...
Legacy Planning with Life Insurance Webinar Recording
Legacy Planning with Life Insurance Webinar Recording When it comes to financial goals and objectives, most of us would rather focus on accumulation and growth of our assets rather than the risk of loss. However, the preservation of wealth and risk management are...
How to Grow & Protect Your Thrift Savings Plan Webinar Recording
How to Grow & Protect Your Thrift Savings Plan Webinar Recording The TSP is the third part of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), along with pension and Social Security, and the part that the employee has the most control over and decisions to make. To...
The Value of Your Defined Benefits Webinar Recording
The Value of Your Defined Benefits Webinar Recording Federal employees may not always be paid what they deserve, however, if you take advantage of the retirement and benefit options, you can take a couple of pieces and retire financially secure. In this webinar...
What’s New in 2024: Updates to Your Federal Retirement & Benefits Webinar Recording
What's New in 2024: Upgrades to Your Federal Retirement & Benefit Webinar Recording We're kicking off 2024 by spending time reviewing hot topics from the last year with a look at what is changing in the new year. United Benefits Specialists, Paul Thornton, Ryan...
The Future of Long-Term Care Insurance Webinar Recording
The Future of Long-Term Care Insurance Webinar Recording As you may know, OPM's long-term care option, the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) has been suspended and is not accepting new applications. United Benefits Specialist, Ryan Boggus, covers: The...
FEHB Deep Dive Webinar
FEHB Deep Dive Webinar Recording The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) open season runs until December 11, 2023. During open season, you'll have the opportunity to choose a health insurance plan. While choosing your healthcare plan may seem overwhelming, we can...
What’s Missing in Your Benefits Package? Webinar
What's Missing in Your Benefits Package? Webinar Recording As a federal employee you have one of the top benefits packages in the country, however, even the best benefits package may have gaps, especially as you experience changes throughout your career. In this...
Modern Life Insurance Webinar Recording
Modern Life Insurance Webinar Recording Life insurance coverage is one of the most important ways you can protect your family from financial burdens. With life insurance being such an important part of your family's financial protection, it is crucial that you select...
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FEHB & Medicare
What are my options for coordinating FEHB and Medicare in retirement? There are three primary options for coordinating your FEHB benefits and Medicare in retirement. All options provide excellent health coverage, and United Benefits has Medicare specialists who can...
What is Military Buyback?
What is Military Buyback? Military buyback allows federal civilian employees who have served in the military to "buy back" that service time for retirement purposes. This means you can count your military service towards your civilian federal retirement which can...
Fork in the Road Update: Early Retirement Now Available for Eligible Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has updated its FAQ section about the "Fork in the Road" Deferred resignation offer to include information on VERA: "Employees who are eligible for the deferred resignation offer and are at least age 50 with at least 20 years...
Understanding Pre-Existing Conditions and Your Insurance
What is a Pre-Existing Condition? A pre-existing condition refers to any illness or injury you had before enrolling in a health insurance plan. These conditions can range from chronic diseases like asthma, cancer, and heart disease to injuries or illnesses that a...
Medical Expenses and Retirement Planning
Retirement planning is a complex process, and everyone’s financial goals are different. There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution. One crucial aspect of retirement planning is accounting for medical expenses, as healthcare needs typically increase with age....
HSAs and Tax Savings
Setting aside money in a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you financially prepare for medical expenses while also taking advantage of significant tax savings. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), any unused funds in an HSA at the end of the year roll over...
Affordable Care Act and Cost Sharing Reduction
Affordable Care Act and Cost Sharing Reduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers two types of subsidies to help reduce insurance premiums and out-of-pocket healthcare costs. The first is Federal Premium Subsidies, which is an advance tax credit that lowers the cost...
FEHB Open Season FAQs: What You Need to Know
Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program an important time for governmental employees. To help you navigate this period, we’ve put together answers to frequently asked questions. If you still have questions, feel free to contact a United...
2024 Open Season
Key Dates for FEHB and PSHB Open Season The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) open season for changing existing plans, or adjusting levels and types of coverage, runs from November 11 to December 9. This period applies...
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