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2021 FEHB Plan Selection Guide

Posted on Thursday, 5th November 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Open season runs from November 9th through December 14th.  There are tools available to evaluate provider options, select your 2021 plan, and submit changes to OPM. Use the following resources to make an informed decision for you and your family’s health care needs. Request a Federal Retirement Report™ If you decide not to change plans in […]

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2021 Leave Chart & Schedule Tracker Now Available

Posted on Friday, 9th October 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Each year we publish a comprehensive leave record that federal employees can use to track their annual and sick leave, comp, and credit hours used. Our updated 2021 Excel Leave Chart is designed for active federal employees that are planning their retirement and need to establish realistic target retirement dates. The new Excel 2021 Leave […]

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The 2020 Election – Voting This November

Posted on Thursday, 1st October 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Your vote matters, regardless of who you plan to vote for. Those planning their retirement and annuitants are older and may wish to vote remotely due to the pandemic. You can always request an absentee ballot. This year a number of States have initiated new vote by mail practices and there is considerable confusion in […]

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FEDVIP Options for 2021 (New Providers Added)

Posted on Saturday, 26th September 2020 by Dennis Damp

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The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Program (FEDVIP) has 3.3 million enrollees including 1.7 million enrollees enrolled in both programs.  This program provides dental and vision benefits to a total of 6.9 million Federal employees, uniformed service members, retirees and their family members. Request a Federal Retirement Report™ to review projected annuity payments, income verses expenses, […]

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2021 COLA and the 2020 Health Care Open Season

Posted on Saturday, 12th September 2020 by Dennis Damp

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We can expect a smaller COLA increase for 2021. The final number will be released on October 13th.  The August issue of Kiplinger magazine estimated an increase of 1.2% while others suggest a much lower figure of .44%. Both projections are much lower than the 1.6% we received last year. Projected COLA Going Down The […]

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There is No Vaccine for Rioting

Posted on Friday, 28th August 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Retirees generally worry about finances and health issues, not whether or not I’ll be safe when I go out and about.  I was talking recently to an 80-year-old veteran who just purchased his first firearm, a revolver. He was using a walker and not in great health. Yes, a COVID-19 vaccine will save lives and […]

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Second Opinions Matter

Posted on Friday, 31st July 2020 by Dennis Damp

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Often as we age, health concerns take center stage and many times sideline our plans and dreams. A fact of life for retirees and those approaching retirement. Actually, this can happen at any age and it’s imperative we seek out competent medical help to get us back on our feet and enjoying life again. Request […]

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Random Thoughts – From the Front Line

Posted on Friday, 17th July 2020 by Dennis Damp

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This is a challenging time for all and uncertainty abounds. When we listen to the morning news, we hear of new setbacks in our fight to get back to normal; whatever that may end up being. Unfortunately, we are fighting a war on several fronts: from the pandemic to national unrest, and fueled by a […]

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