Chris Kowalik dispels several misconceptions about how the Federal Employee Health Benefits program works in retirement more…
FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits)
What Happens to Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) in Early or Deferred Retirement?
Ed Zurndorfer discusses what happens to a federal employee’s health, dental and vision benefits when the employee leaves federal service before normal retirement age more…
5 FEHB Premium Questions Federal Employees Have Going into Retirement
Chris Kowalik addresses some important questions people have at retirement on the Federal Employees Health Benefits program — including what percentage of your premium is covered by the government, and how enrolling in Medicare affects premiums more…
Federal Employees with Young Children and Dependent Parents Can Benefit from the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Federal employees who need child or dependent care for a qualifying relative can benefit through participation in the dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Ed Zurndorfer outlines the DCFSA and how it works more…
Differences Between FSA, HSA and HRA
Differences between a Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Health Reimbursement Account in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program more…
How Health Savings Account Contributions & Distributions Work
HSAs are a tax advantaged way for federal employees and retirees to pay their qualified medical expenses. Ed Zurndorfer outlines how HSA contributions and distributions work, including practical examples more…
Federal Employees Should Consider a Health Care FSA for 2025
Health care costs are increasing at a rate that exceeds inflation. A health care flexible spending account allows an employee to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses. Ed Zurndorfer, explains why every employee should consider enrolling or enrolling in an HCFSA during open season more…
2025 FEHB Health Plan Choices
Selecting a health insurance plan is not an easy task. Ed Zurndorfer discusses the distinct types of health insurance plans offered through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to help in the selection of the plan that best meets medical needs at the least possible cost more…
Understanding Consequences of FEHB Cancellation and Suspension
Ed Zurndorfer explains the three reasons a federal retiree or a spousal survivor annuitant can suspend their Federal Employees Health Benefits program enrollment and the consequences more…
Tax Savings with FEHB, FEDVIP and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the important tax savings associated with the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the health care flexible spending accounts (HCFSAs) offered through FSAFEDS more…