Posted on Sunday, 24th November 2019 by Dennis Damp
Each year during open season I request brochures from providers of interest and review Section 2 to see what is changing for the new year. I also review Section 9 to confirm what each plan covers when you are enrolled in Medicare and check the coverage for areas where we know we will need services […]
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Posted on Friday, 15th November 2019 by Dennis Damp
Updated 12-15-2024 Retirement is more of a destination, unlike a planned vacation, where you return to work a few days after the trip is over. Whether you are going on vacation or planning your retirement you have to research and prepare to make the event truly remarkable. Carole, one of our newsletter subscribers, asked if […]
Tags: CSRS, Federal Benefits for Employees, Federal Employee Retirement planning, FEGLI, FEHB, FERS
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Posted on Wednesday, 30th October 2019 by Dennis Damp
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season for selecting our 2020 healthcare plans runs from November 11th through December 9th this year. There are tools available to evaluate provider options, select your 2020 plan, and submit changes to OPM. Use the following resources to make an informed decision for you and your family’s health care […]
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Posted on Thursday, 24th October 2019 by Dennis Damp
Many of us don’t necessarily think twice about security surrounding our health care; instead, we want care to be easy and affordable. Recently, new fraud and scam warnings have surfaced surrounding the Medicare program, particularly during open season, which began on October 15. Those ‘scammers’ are seeking critical insurance data and financial information along with […]
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Posted on Saturday, 12th October 2019 by Dennis Damp
I reported in mid-September that our 2020 COLA was projected to be 1.6% according to Kiplinger’s. They were spot on. The Social Security Administration announced a 1.6% COLA increase on October 10th for 2020. CSRS and FERS annuitants will all receive the full 1.6% this year. Request a Federal Retirement Report today to review your projected […]
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Posted on Friday, 4th October 2019 by Dennis Damp
Our government reports that inflation is low yet every time we turn around prices are increasing. I often ponder why our COLAs are so low most years when we know from firsthand experience that the costs of almost everything is going through the roof. We purchased a new car in 2016, a luxury model at […]
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Posted on Sunday, 15th September 2019 by Dennis Damp
We can look forward to a COLA increase for 2020 of between 1.6% to 1.8%, a significant decrease from last year’s 2.8%. The Social Security Administration estimated a 1.8% increase and the July issue of Kiplinger magazine suggested it may be lower at 1.6% based on their projections. The Social Security Act specifies a formula […]
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Posted on Sunday, 1st September 2019 by Dennis Damp
I often receive questions from retirees desiring to return to work and from agency HR departments interested in hiring former federal employees. Agency recruiters are trying whatever they can to fill critical positions. With an unemployment rate of 3.7% the country is at full employment. One of the ways to fill critical positions is to […]
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