Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines how HDHPs — associated with a Health Savings Account or Health Reimbursement Arrangement – can provide greater flexibility in the use of your health care dollars more…
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Considerations in Choosing a Health Insurance Plan for 2019
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses important factors that federal employees and retirees should consider in making their decision for FEHB health care coverage during 2019. more…
Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Resource Guide
Updated: November 13, 2018 The 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season which will run from Monday,… more…
IRS Provides Guide for New Tax Law
The new publication breaks down the law in easy-to-understand language and highlights the changes that taxpayers will see on their 2018 federal tax returns they file in 2019 more…
FEHB ‘Premium Conversion’ Becomes More Beneficial Under New Tax Law
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains what premium conversion is, how federal employees can save money using it, and why — under the new tax law — most will see even a greater benefit more…
Are You Making TSP Catch-Up Contributions?
If you’re an active participant of a certain age, then consider this unique opportunity to boost your Thrift Savings Plan account more…
Some FEHB Plans Leaving the Program in 2019
OPM recently issued the list of those plans — as well as instructions for those who may be affected. more…
Get Ready for Federal Benefits Open Season
The Office of Personnel Management has provided important information to help employees prepare for the open season which runs from Nov. 12 — Dec. 10, 2018 more…
FAQs for the 2019 Federal Retiree COLA
When will it be paid? How is it calculated? Here’s a round-up of frequently asked questions (and answers) regarding the 2019 cost-of-living adjustment more…
Federal Employee Group Urges OPM to Repeal Change to FERS Annuity Supplement
A letter to OPM’s director confronts an unpublished policy change concerning the division of a FERS special annuity supplement between a retiree and his or her former spouse more…