In this episode, Dan and Katelyn dive into FEDVIP coverage, premiums, and retirement benefits. They also share tips on protecting federal benefits from quantum threats, including securing financial accounts and estate planning in the digital age. Check Out Our Next ... Read More

At Serving Those Who Serve, we understand that facing a Reduction in Force (RIF) can be stressful, especially for federal employees who are concerned about their benefits, retirement, and long-term financial plans. To help guide you through this challenging process, ... Read More

Amid copious early retirement offers and the looming threat of a government-wide Reduction in Force (RIF), many federal employees are feeling uncertain about their future retirement options. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just beginning to consider your long-term financial plans, ... Read More

Since January 1,2025 and concluding March 31, 2025, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been conducting the annual General Enrollment Period (GEP). During the GEP, individuals aged 65 and older can enroll in Medicare Part A (Hospital ... Read More

Katelyn covers the Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), impacting Social Security benefits for CSRS and CSRS Offset employees. She also discusses life after a reduction in force, focusing on ... Read More

For our Feds, retirement brings both a steady pension and required minimum distributions (RMDs) – those IRS-mandated withdrawals from your retirement accounts once you reach a certain age. By thoughtfully combining these two income streams, you’ll keep more of your hard-earned money ... Read More

Marriage to a foreign national or working abroad can generate many advantages. You could learn about new cultures, viewpoints, and lifestyles. International marital and employment arrangements also generate their share of changes in U.S. federal benefits, tax considerations, and estate ... Read More

Federal government cost-cutting initiatives and the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have left many Feds feeling unsettled and wondering how these changes are likely to impact their futures. However, this isn’t the first time federal employees have ... Read More

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

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