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The Fed15 Podcast: A Look at Health Benefits for Federal Employees

06/02/2023
The second slice of Fed15 pie. Dan and Katelyn discuss the Federal Employee Health Benefits program. FED15 Podcast (Ep. 02): A Look at FEHB How often do you think about your FEHB plan? Feel like your health options are too ... Read More

Retirement Quiz for Federal Employees and Annuitants

05/26/2023
This week’s quiz for feds goes over FEHB plans, Long-Term Care insurance, and new RMD rules. FEHB & MEDICARE WEBINAR [ays_quiz id=”58″] **Written by Benjamin Derge, Financial Planner, ChFEBC℠ The information has been obtained from sources considered reliable but we ... Read More

When to Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance

05/11/2023
Long-term care insurance can be expensive, but it can also provide a more comfortable retirement for those who end up needing it. The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) stop accepting new applications last December, but those with existing policies ... Read More

OPM Sends Out Notice About FLTCIP Enrollment Suspension

03/09/2023
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a letter with some important reminders regarding the suspension of FLTCIP. A few months ago, in mid-December, OPM suspended the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). The only company to bid on ... Read More

FedLife Podcast: Top Ten Financial Tips for Federal Employees

01/24/2023
So, get ready to hear Dan Sipe and Ed Zurndorfer unpack ten moves federal employees and retirees need to know as they prepare and secure their finances this year. FedLife Podcast (ep. 89): Top Ten Financial Tips for Federal Employees ... Read More

Quiz 30: Federal Employee and Retiree Benefits

11/04/2022
This week’s quiz is about FLTCIP, a possible DoD pay raise, and retirement for ATCs [ays_quiz id=”30″] Federal Employee and Retiree Benefits Quiz

Long-Term Care Coverage Overseas with FLTCIP

10/25/2022
Depending on when you first attained your FLTCIP plan, you’re either partially or fully covered if you need Long Term Care (LTC) coverage internationally. There are 265,000 enrollees in the Federal LTC Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Unlike similar benefits available to ... Read More

10 Easy Ways to Ruin a Federal Retirement

09/21/2022
You worked hard as a public servant to earn your retirement – so make sure you avoid these crucial mishaps! Jennifer Meyer, CFP© Complimentary Webinars: Register Here OK.  I admit it. The title seems glib. But this is something that ... Read More

Quiz 17 for Federal Employees

08/05/2022
The latest quiz on federal benefits and news for feds- test your knowledge! [ays_quiz id=”17″] Webinars for Federal Employees: Quiz 17 – TSP, FLCTIP, and USPS

FLTCIP Premiums and Application Process Subject to Change

07/26/2022
Per a June announcement from OPM, revisions to FLTCIP are likely – including new application periods and higher premiums. The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is considerably different than similar insurance programs for federal workers like FEGLI (life ... Read More