Posted on Friday, 25th April 2014 by Dennis Damp
Updated 2/20/2024 My Aunt Pauline and Uncle Jack preplanned their final arrangements in their early 50s. Uncle Jack had several major heart attacks in his mid 40s and thought for sure he would be the first one to go. He lived to 81 and my aunt passed away a year before he died. They purchased […]
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Posted on Wednesday, 9th April 2014 by Dennis Damp
Updated 2/20/2024 The first part of this series discusses how to ensure your heirs receive what you intended and Social Security’s death and survivor benefits. Part 2 will discuss pre-planning steps that will assist the surviving spouse and children navigate the many challenges that arise when a loved one dies. The subject matter may seem […]
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Posted on Thursday, 20th February 2014 by Dennis Damp
(Updated 12/15/2024) What prompted this article was an email from Holly, a federal retiree, who recently moved to Arizona. She had been calling OPM, trying to change her health care plan, for almost 2 months without success because the FEHB plan she had didn’t offer services at her new location. The one time she did […]
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Posted on Thursday, 30th January 2014 by Dennis Damp
The Medicare and FEHB impact series has generated a lot of interest, comments, and questions that deserve additional attention. One reader commented that the following quote is true for Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS) Standard but not true for BCBS basic. The last article stated that “once Medicare is the primary payer, you can […]
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Posted on Thursday, 16th January 2014 by Dennis Damp
My last article titled What to Consider Before Enrolling in Medicare B, part 2 of this 3 part series, helped you understand Part B and how it impacts your FEHB benefits and costs. This final article of the series discusses whether a lower cost plan would provide you acceptable coverage at a lower overall cost. […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Thursday, 2nd January 2014 by Dennis Damp
(Article updated 1/12/2021 with updated Medicare Part B Premiums) My last article titled Medicare and FEHB Options – What Will You Do When You Turn 65?, part 1 of this 3 part series, introduced Medicare Part A and general information you need to know to apply. This article will help you understand Part B and […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Wednesday, 27th November 2013 by Dennis Damp
OPM recently added a new feature to their Retiree Service Online site at https://www.servicesonline.opm.gov/. You can now download and print out a current copy of your FEGLI Verification of Life Insurance (VOLI) Coverage. You can also print out duplicate 1099s for 2013 on this site when they are released. Previously you had to request a […]
Tags: Beneficiary Designations, CSRS, estate planning, Federal Retirement, FEGLI, FERS, TSP beneficiaries
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Posted on Monday, 18th November 2013 by Dennis Damp
Another year is almost over! The older I get the faster the days go by and at an alarming rate. Christmas is around the corner and It seems like I just completed our 2012 taxes and sure enough I’m starting to compile information and purchasing Turbo Tax for 2013. Each year I register for OPM’s […]
Tags: FEHB, FEHB Open Season, FERS Retirement
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