The added security helps protect a participant’s account against fraud. An instruction sheet is provided more…
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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…
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…
IRS Issues Warning of Social Security Number Scam
The latest variation: Scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel the victim’s SSN more…
FEHB Enrollment Options and Considerations for 2019 Open Season
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, outlines the types of Federal Employees Health Benefits program enrollment available — plus discusses four often-overlooked considerations for making a selection more…
Planning Opportunities for Bequesting the TSP to Non-Spouse Beneficiaries May Get Curtailed
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, discusses why non-spouse beneficiaries (such as children, grandchildren or siblings) of TSP participants are not allowed to use the new withdrawal options more…
4 Important Rules That Did NOT Change With the New TSP Withdrawal Options
While the new Thrift Savings Plan withdrawal options allow for more flexibility, federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer explains the rules that have not changed more…