The Case For a Late-Stage Career Change Into Federal Government
07/16/2024
The trend of late-stage career changes is becoming increasingly common, with many jobseekers finding federal government jobs an attractive option. A recent employee survey conducted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) highlights the growing desirability of federal jobs. Over 625,000 ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Wealth Transfer and Medicare Advantage
06/25/2024
Dan and Katelyn discuss maximizing wealth transfer for beneficiaries and explore the benefits of Medicare Advantage plans available through FEHB. Check Out Our Next FERS Webinar for Federal Employees – REGISTER HERE The Fed15 Podcast: Maximizing Wealth Transfer and Medicare ... Read More
Guidance for Beneficiaries of Federal Annuitants – Part I
06/14/2024
One of the unfortunate life events that individuals experience at some point of their lives is the death of a loved one – a parent, sibling, child, or a spouse. For relatives of deceased federal annuitants, there will most likely ... Read More
Combining QCD and Roth Conversion Strategies for Savvy Seniors
06/13/2024
Working with Feds for as long as we have here at Serving Those Who Serve, we know firsthand that as people age, making strategic decisions around finances and legacy planning becomes crucial, particularly when it comes to creating and maintaining ... Read More
Nearing 65 and considering Medicare options? Maybe it’s time to talk to MA.
06/11/2024
What feds need to know about Medicare Advantage plans. No, I don’t mean your dear mother; in this case, I mean Medicare Advantage. Or to be more specific, the Medicare Advantage plans that are currently available within the Federal Employees ... Read More
Understanding PSHB Program
06/11/2024
The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) created a new group-sponsored health insurance plan, the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program. The PSHB is a new and separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, administered by ... Read More
The Fed15 Podcast: What Are the Best Federal Agencies to Work For?
06/04/2024
Dan and Chelsea go over the complexities of the FEHB handbook and then review what federal employees say are the best US government agencies to work for. The Fed15 Podcast (Ep. 50): What Are the Best Federal Agencies to Work? ... Read More
Recently Released: 2025 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits
05/23/2024
New HSA Contribution Limits for 2025 have been announced. Learn how to maximize your HSA and its potential to bolster your financial security. In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding and optimizing your benefits can significantly impact your financial well-being. ... Read More
FEHB Highlights: Understanding Temporary Continuance of Coverage (TCC)
05/20/2024
What is TCC for FEHB (federal employee health benefits) program? Learn about canceling coverage and temporary continuance of coverage. This article covers canceling federal employee health insurance and temporary continuance of coverage (TCC). This is the tenth article in our ... Read More
Changing Coverage: Open Seasons, Physicals, & FEGLI Qualifying Life Events
05/02/2024
Federal Employees elect to enroll in FEGLI Options A, B, & C when first eligible, but adding it later can get tricky- Open Seasons, Physicals, & FEGLI Qualifying Life Events Upon entering federal employment, eligible individuals are automatically signed up ... Read More