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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
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...
Medicare Advantage Misinformation – Get the Facts
Medicare Advantage is a topic rife with misinformation and misconceptions. Some of this misinformation is fueled by political agendas, while other aspects are propagated by individuals or entities with vested interests in promoting Medigap or Medicare Supplement...
FEHB and Improved Fertility Coverage
In early 2023, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) addressed the need for better fertility treatment options within the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans. Starting in 2024, significant improvements will be mandated, expanding coverage to include...
Understanding the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 and Its Impact on Health Benefits
In April 2022, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) was enacted, marking the start of a collaborative effort between the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the United States Postal Service to introduce the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program....
Have You Protected Your Most Valuable Asset?
Have you protected your most valuable asset? (Hint: it's not your home or even your Thrift Savings Plan account!) When we think of insurance, Homeowner’s or Car Insurance often comes to mind first. However, many overlook the need to protect something that could be...
Thrift Savings Plan: Mid-Year Update
From benchmark index updates to enhanced withdrawal flexibility, here’s what you need to know about changes to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). I Fund Benchmark Index Change in 2024 As previously announced, in an effort to improve performance and align with broader...
Should I Be Contributing to the ROTH TSP?
Some of the most common questions about the Thrift Savings Plan involve the ROTH option. Federal employees want to know if it could be a good option for their retirement dollars and how it differs from the Traditional TSP. In this post, we'll explore the differences...
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