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…
Is Enrolling in Dental Insurance Worth the Cost?
Older federal employees and retirees may find dental insurance to be worth the cost because of expensive dental procedures including crowns, root canals, dentures and implants. Ed Zurndorfer examines out-of-pocket dental costs and alternatives to group dental insurance plans such as the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) more…
The Real Impact of TSP Required Minimum Distributions
Chris Kowalik uncovers the real impact RMDs have on your Thrift Savings Plan account value, taxes, other benefits, and your heirs 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…
Why Medicare Advantage Plans May Be Attractive to Some Federal Retirees
A Medicare Advantage Plan is another option for a federal retiree age 65 and older to supplement their Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B) coverage. Learn the three different types of Medicare Advantage plans are, how much enrollees have to pay, what these plans cover, and the two ways federal retirees can enroll. Also included are four important considerations you should be aware of before making the decision more…