FEHB Eligibility Verification: Protect Coverage by the 2026 Deadline
Update September 3, 2026: OPM has since raised the standard for Open Season. Benefits Administration Letter […]
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TSP Spousal Consent: 5 Critical Rules That Protect Your Spouse
The short answer: TSP spousal consent is a federal rule that gives the spouse of a […]
What Healthcare Really Costs in Federal Retirement: A 20-Year Budget Guide for FEHB Enrollees
The short answer: FEHB retirement healthcare coverage continues for eligible federal retirees — but costs rise […]
The FERS Special Retirement Supplement: Your Bridge to Social Security Before Age 62
The short answer: The FERS Special Retirement Supplement (SRS) is a monthly benefit OPM pays to […]
Will the TSP C Fund Hold SpaceX After Its IPO? What Federal Employees Need to Know
The short answer: The TSP C Fund SpaceX question has a clear answer: the C Fund […]
How to File Your OPM Retirement Application: A Step-by-Step Guide for FERS Employees
Update September 1, 2026: OPM has launched the eOPF Document Request Service, a self-service portal that […]
Divorce and Your FERS Pension: What Happens to Your Federal Retirement Benefit When a Marriage Ends
The short answer: A FERS pension divorce proceeding can divide your FERS annuity, survivor benefit, and […]
Should You Drop FEHB for Medicare Advantage in Retirement? The Trade-Offs Federal Retirees Must Know
The short answer: Federal retirees can legally suspend FEHB enrollment to move to a FEHB Medicare […]
How Part-Time Federal Service Reduces Your FERS Pension (And What to Do About It)
The short answer: Part-time federal service counts fully toward your years of creditable service for FERS […]
FEGLI Option B in Retirement: Full Reduction vs. No Reduction Cost Comparison | Fed Pilot
Federal employees who carry FEGLI Option B during their working years sometimes treat the retirement-election form […]