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Federal Employee Benefits News and Commentary
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IRS Provides Relief for Some on Unwanted Required-Minimum Distributions
October 25, 2009
Although the distribution requirements were waived for this year, some people were not aware of the tax law change and took distributions anyway...but a new Internal Revenue Service ruling can help some taxpayers return the unwanted distributions. IRS Notice 2009-82 grants a rollover extension . . . more
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FEHB Insurance Providers Drop Out or Reduce Coverage
October 9, 2009
With fourteen health insurance plans leaving FEHB altogether, and eighteen others lowering coverage in certain areas, many federal employees will need to choose new health plans during this year's open season . . . more
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2010 FEHB Premiums Will Increase By Up to 8.8%
September 28, 2009
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announced that 2010 premiums for enrollees in the federal employees health insurance plan (FEHB) will increase by 8.8 percent on average in January . . . more
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Proposal to End FEHB: Senate Committee Modifies Language in Amendment
September 25, 2009
In a modified version of a Republican amendment to the health care bill the Senate Finance Committee is debating -- that would end the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program -- the new language would allow, but not require, civil servants to leave the FEHB for state-based health care exchanges starting in 2013 . . . more
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Social Security: What are the Benefits Available to Federal Employees?
September 18, 2009
Federal mlpoyees under FERS (which is now about 80%) are fully covered by Social Security, and they often have questions about when and how to apply for retirement benefits. Here are the types of benefits you might be able to choose from when it comes time to apply for Social Security . . . more
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10 Steps to Disaster-Proof Your Retirement Years
While the recent recession has grabbed everybody's attention, there are additional risks that need to be addressed for retirement. This article provides 10 practical steps to disaster-proof your retirement years . . . more
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| Featured Columnist Read articles written by federal benefits expert and Certified Financial Planner, Edward Zurndorfer |
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