Health Benefits (FEHB)

Learn how to best utilize your FEHB

The Federal Employee Health Benefits, or FEHB for short, is one of the best benefits that you have as a federal employee. There are a variety of considerations in selecting your health benefits, from the types of health plans, different insurance organizations, strategies for consideration as it pertains to your retirement planning, how to combine FEHB with Medicare, etc. You’ll find information on all of that and more in this section.

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June 24, 2024 | FEGLIFERS PensionGeneral Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Top Retirement Mistakes From Federal Employees

In my time advising federal employees, I’ve come across plenty of strategies that people use in their financial planning. This has allowed me to see...

October 14, 2023 | FEGLIGeneral Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Social SecurityThrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Guide to 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season

It’s that time of year again. Every year, during the benefits “Open Season”, federal employees must make decisions about which their various healthcare benefits coverage...

September 30, 2023 | FEGLIFERS PensionGeneral Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Social SecurityThrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Government Shutdown FAQ: Federal Employee Guide to Pay & Benefits

We’re facing yet another government shutdown, and if you have questions about the government shutdown, then look no further. We’re going to cover the most...

September 22, 2023 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

4 Retirement Expenses You May Not Be Prepared For

People often spend a lot of time on their retirement plans. They think through what expenses they’re going to have, how to invest to meet...

May 10, 2023 | Health Benefits (FEHB)Insurance and Estate

Retiring Early? Postponed Versus Deferred Federal Retirement

Postponing or deferring your FERS retirement sounds like it accomplishes the same thing. The truth is, they are very different from one another. The circumstances...

April 3, 2023 | FERS PensionGeneral Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

When is the best age to retire as a federal employee?

This question is debated across America and everyone seems to have a different answer. When should you retire? As a federal employee there are details...

March 22, 2023 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)

FEHB Maximizing Strategies

FEHB can be a complicated benefit. Many feds choose inaction come open season simply because it’s too much work to research anything else than they...

December 28, 2022 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)

Keeping FEHB in Retirement

FEHB is one of the better benefits offered by federal service, and federal employees should be careful to ensure they are eligible to maintain their...

October 29, 2022 | FERS PensionGeneral Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

The 3 Critical Stages of Retirement

Many people think retirement is just one portion of their lives. But the reality is that retirement contains several important parts, each with unique...

October 6, 2022 | General Financial PlanningHealth Benefits (FEHB)Insurance and Estate

Guide to 2023 Federal Benefits Open Season

It’s that time of year again. Every year, during the benefits “Open Season”, federal employees must make decisions about which their various healthcare benefits coverage....

Health Benefits (FEHB)