The IRS has provided new guidance on specific categories of medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed through a Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, or Health Care Flexible Spending Account more…
New 2024 Locality Pay Areas Finalized Affecting 33,000 Federal Employees
The Office of Personnel Management has finalized four new locality pay areas for 2024 adding approximately 33,000 federal employees to the locality pay system more…
Medicare Part B Enrollees Can Appeal IRMAA Premium Notices
Some federal retirees are subject to Medicare Part B premium surcharges. Ed Zurndorfer explains what federal employees and retirees can do to request a reconsideration of their Medicare Part B premiums. Examples are included. more…
Federal Employees and Retirees Should Review Dental Insurance Choices Annually
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the importance of evaluating dental insurance during the annual federal benefits open season with recommendations more…
What Is a Health Reimbursement Account and How Does It Work?
Ed Zurndorfer explains the advantages and disadvantages of an HRA under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program — and how it differs from a Health Savings Account (HSA) more…