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Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service

Edward A. Zurndorfer This is the second of two FEDZONE columns discussing the requirements that a federal employee must fulfill in order to continue his or her Federal EmployeeSee more

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Rules for Survivor Annuitants to Continue FEHB Program Family …

WebSurviving children of deceased employees (with at least 18 months of federal service) or deceased annuitants are eligible for children survivor benefits which include: …

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Former Spouses Eligibility for FEHB Program Under “Spouse Equity”

WebA former spouse must apply for FEHBP health benefits coverage within: 60 days after the marriage ends, 60 days after the date of OPM’s notice of the former …

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FEHB Highlights: Coordinating Benefits with Other Types of …

WebNov 29, 2023 Featured, FEHB Open Season, FEHB/Medicare. Our deep dive into the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program continues with examining how …

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FEHB Highlights: Understanding Premiums and Premium Conversion

WebOPM’s FEHB Handbook is a dense digital document that details all the technicalities around health insurance for active and retired federal workers and their …

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Rules for Continuing FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service

WebAn Employee’s Requirements to Continue FEHB After Retiring from Federal Service. A federal employee is eligible to continue his or her FEHB health benefits in …

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2021 FEHB Open Season: What Feds Need to Know

WebAt the end of September, OPM announced the FEHB Program would cost 3.8% more in 2022. The Government will cover 1.9% of this increase, and participants in …

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Why FEHB Enrollees May Want to Take Second Look at Medicare …

WebThe prospect of adding Medicare D coverage to a federal retiree’s health insurance might also be appealing due to FEHB premiums increasing an average of …

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There Are Currently Two Open Seasons for Federal Annuitants …

WebThere is another “open season” that started October 15, 2022 and will conclude December 7, 2022. That “open season” is the Medicare Open Enrollment …

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What To Know About Your FEHB Plan When Traveling Overseas

WebWhether you are living overseas, working internationally, or plan to take an extended vacation to a foreign country – Federal Employees enrolled in an FEHB …

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FEHB Open Season Decisions (Part 3): Healthcare Flexible …

WebFor all employees, the current benefits “open season” (which runs through December 11, 2023) means that it is time for employees to enroll, or to re-enroll, in a …

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FEHB Plan Choices for 2021

WebA High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is a health insurance plan in which during 2021 the enrollee has a minimum deductible of $1,400 (self only coverage) and …

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What is the Difference Between an HSA and an HCFSA

WebREGISTER HERE. By far, what distinguishes an HSA from an HCFSA is that unused money remaining in an HCFSA must be forfeited at the end of the year, with only …

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How Federal Employees Can Benefit by Owning An HSA

WebA portion of a federal employee’s premium and the agency’s FEHB program premium contribution on behalf of the employee is automatically deposited into the …

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Premium Conversion: What Is It And How Is It Waived

WebAs previously mentioned, “premium conversion” means paying one’s FEHB health insurance and FEDVIP dental and vision premiums with “before-taxed” dollars, …

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An HSA Can Be Advantageous for Some, But Not All, Federal …

WebA Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account created for individuals who have health insurance associated with a high deductible …

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Understanding How Part-Time Service Affects FERS Retirement

WebThere are employees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who at some point during their federal service may have worked less than full …

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How Federal Employee Retirement Benefits Are Taxed by the IRS

WebOPM pays the refund and interest. OPM withholds federal income tax at a rate of 20 percent if interest is included in the lump sum payment. Refunds of retirement …

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Non-Appropriated Fund Service and Retirement

WebThe two types of NAF retirements are discussed in more detail: NAF retirement (defined benefit) plan. NAF employees contribute 2 percent of their gross …

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