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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...
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...
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BLOG POSTS
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...
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,...
Health Share Programs
Exploring Health Share Programs as a Cost-Saving Alternative Health insurance can be confusing and expensive. If you’re one of the many people who don’t qualify for a subsidy through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you might be searching for cost-saving alternatives...
TSP vs. IRA: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Recent changes in federal employment have many wondering about their TSP. While the TSP offers low fees and agency matching, is that enough? Learn how TSP compares to IRAs and discover if you’re maximizing your retirement potential.
What Could Change with the TSP?
What could change with the TSP under this administration? The President of the United States can influence changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) indirectly through legislative action or by signing bills passed by Congress. However, direct authority to make changes...
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