The senators say FRTIB’s decision to steer federal retirement savings to opaque Chinese firms engaged in human rights abuses and military-related activities is “short-sighted” and “foolish”
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IRS Warns Taxpayers of Gift Card Scam
The Intern Revenue Service says there are many reports of taxpayers being asked to pay a fake tax bill through the purchase of gift cards more…
Two-Step Login Authentication Becomes Mandatory in December for TSP Participants
The added security helps protect a participant’s account against fraud. An instruction sheet is provided more…
What Is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) — And How Does a Federal Employee or Retiree Qualify for One?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains the benefits of an HRA under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program more…
Social Security Launches New Online Form to Report Scam Calls
The form is expected to disrupt the scam telephone calls, help reduce this type of fraud and the number of victims. A link to the form is provided more…
Federal Employees and Retirees Can Pay Medical Expenses in a Tax-Favored Way with a Health Savings Account
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the requirements to own and contribute to an HSA — and the benefits of making withdrawals to pay qualified medical expenses more…
2020 Medicare Premiums and Open Enrollment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released the 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. more…
Former Spouses May be Eligible to Enroll in the FEHB Program
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses the spouse equity provisions and FEHB program rules for former spouses more…
What Changes in FEHB Enrollment Are Permitted During — and Outside — of Open Season?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, explains some of the confusing ins and outs of enrollment and changes in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program more…
New Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Option Announced by OPM
The new plan includes a premium stabilization fund designed to reduce future spikes in premium increases. A guide booklet is available. more…