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…
FERS Deferred Retirement Option
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the option for FERS employees who elect to leave federal service before they are eligible for an immediate (and unreduced FERS annuity) retirement and may be eligible to receive their FERS annuity at a later date more…
Why Your Agency’s Retirement Estimate Isn’t Enough
Chris Kowalik discusses the three areas where federal employees need to pay special attention to when they’re requesting and reviewing the retirement estimate from their agency more…
FERS Early Retirement Option
Ed Zurndorfer discusses the early retirement option available to eligible FERS employees in the form of a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) (with no employee “buyout”) or a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) (with a lump-sum payment). more…
Proposed Legislation Would Reduce Locality Pay, Retirement Benefits for Some Federal Employees
If passed, two bills introduced last week in Congress would impact the pay and benefits for some federal employees more…