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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...
All About Medicare & FEHB Webinar Recording
All About Medicare & FEHB Webinar Recording Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Medicare work together to form a crucial piece of your retirement benefits puzzle. In the past, federal employees have often been misinformed on the complexities of how FEHB...
GRB Platform Walkthrough Webinar Recording
GRB Platform Walkthrough Webinar Recording The GRB Platform allows employees to digitally complete their retirement paperwork and requires them to make irreversible decisions about their benefits. United Benefits Specialist, Paul Thornton, does a deep dive into the...
How to Make the Most of Your TSP Webinar Recording
How to Make the Most of Your TSP Webinar Recording When it comes to saving for retirement as a federal employee, one of the options available to you is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Similar to a 401k plan, your TSP is truly the only part of your retirement that you...
Federal Employees and Their Social Security Webinar Recording
Federal Employees & Their Social Security Webinar Recording Social Security is an essential piece of your federal retirement benefits. Federal employees have a unique component called the FERS supplement. Our webinar covered how the FERS supplement and Social...
Full Pension Breakdown Webinar Recording
Full Pension Breakdown Webinar Recording The FERS pension is the anchor to your federal retirement package. Although this is a defined benefit, knowing the things that you have the power to control can make a major impact on your retirement. United Benefits...
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...
BLOG POSTS
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...
How to Appeal Your Part B Premium
Not everyone has the same premium for their Medicare Part B Insurance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sets a standard premium each year, which is what the majority of beneficiaries pay. However, about 8% of...
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