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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...
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...
VIDEO RESOURCES
BLOG POSTS
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...
Interim Pay Status: Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay?
Are you prepared to go months in retirement without full pay? Processing your annuity cannot begin until after your date of separation from your agency for retirement. Your agency will complete your retirement package and submit it to the payroll office, then issue...
FEGLI: Understanding the Costs and Coverage Changes
1. Cost Increases Dramatically Over Time One of the most significant drawbacks of FEGLI is the escalating cost. As you age, premiums increase steeply, making the program much more expensive. For many federal employees, this cost spike can strain retirement budgets....
FEHB & Retirement
If you meet the retirement or separation from service requirements and have maintained your FEHB for five years, you will be eligible to maintain FEHB coverage into retirement. This is a valuable part of your retirement package, as it provides the same coverage you’re...
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...
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