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Recent Articles
Will Health Care Reform Negatively Affect Your Federal Employee Health Benefits? Take the Poll
As the Senate and House seek to pass health care reform, there has been increasing concerns of how such legislation will ultimately affect the future of federal workers and retirees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). Learn why, and take our raeder poll to tell us what you think . . . more

Congressman Seeks Hearing on Federal Long Term Care Insurance Premium Hike
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) wants to know why thousands of FLTCIP enrollees were led to believe they would be protected from future premium increases but now they are facing increases of 5 to 25 percent . . . more

Debt Levels Increase for Those In or Near Retirement
"These results are troubling as far as retirement preparedness is concerned, in that American families just reaching retirement or newly retired are more likely to have debt -- and significantly higher levels of debt -- than past generations" . . . more

Why Should Uncle Sam Be on Your Holiday Shopping List?
If you are making your holiday shopping list, you may want to consider Uncle Sam. Here's why. . . . more

What the New Redeposit Rule Means for FERS Employees
The consequence of withdrawing FERS contributions and not having the option of redepositing the contributions has caused much hardship among many FERS employees who have left and returned to federal service. Effective immediately, FERS employees are permitted to make a redeposit of previously withdrawn FERS contributions. Practical examples and calculations are examined by federal benefits expert Ed Zurndorfer . . . more

Important Considerations When Plannning 2010 TSP Contributions
A FERS participant who reaches the annual maximum TSP contribution too quickly could lose some agency matching contributions. Access a calculator to help you plan your contirbutions carefully . . . more


Federal Retirement Resources
Guide to FERS Sick Leave Credit: Understanding How Unused Sick Leave Is Used In the Calculation of a FERS Annuity
Effective immediately, federal employees covered by FERS can credit their unused sick leave in the calculation of their FERS annuity. Get a worksheet, sick leave conversion chart, and practical examples of how unused sick leave will be added to the service time . . . more

Quick Guide to the 2009 Federal Benefits Open Season
This 12-page guide provides a helpful summary of the descriptions of the programs, eligibility rules, enrollment criteria and options, costs, and tax issues. It also includes dozens of helpful phone numbers and website links to access more detailed information . . . more

TSP Returns: Monthly and Annual - G, F, C, S, I and L Funds Updated: November 2, 2009
View the latest Thrift Savings Plan returns . . . more

Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees and Annuitants
The guide tells you how much money you can save by changing -- or by staying in -- your health insurance plan. It summarizes thousands of facts about the plans to simplify your choice. Some agencies have arranged for free access to the guide their employees. . . . more

2009 Federal Benefits (FEHB) Open Season: New Premium Rates, Plan Brochures and Comparison Tools Now Available
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released the plan brochures and comparison tools for the 2009 Federal Benefits Open Season, which will run from November 9 through December 14, 2009 . . . more

Federal Benefits Open Season Fact Sheet - 2010 Plan Year
Open Season starts November 9, 2009. Here is a quick fact sheet to help guide you in your planning . . . more




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