There is more than just premium cost when choosing a health insurance plan. Ed Zurndorfer presents questions federal employees and retirees should be asking during the upcoming open season — including those planning to retire in the next 5-10 years more…
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Health Plan Choices
To help federal employees and retirees make the right choice that best meets the medical needs at the least possible cost, Ed Zurndorfer outlines the different types of health insurance plans offered through the FEHB program more…
Some 2023 FEHB Plan Premiums Are Higher for Self Plus One Than Family Coverage
OPM last week issued a list of FEHB plan choices where the enrollee share of premiums for the Self Plus One enrollment type is higher than for the Self and Family enrollment type for the 2023 plan year more…
Your Mindset on the TSP in a Down Market
Chris Kowalik discusses how to assess your risk tolerance as it relates to your Thrift Savings Plan account, how long it takes to recoup your money after a down market, and what to do now if your account has already taken a loss more…
How to Reduce Medicare IRMAA and Medicare Supplemental Insurance Premiums
Ed Zurndorfer presents strategies to help a Medicare Part B beneficiary avoid or minimize the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), and provides suggestions on how to minimize the cost of Medicare supplemental health insurance plan premiums more…