Posted on Saturday, 19th December 2020 by Dennis Damp
The year started off with a bang: market up, unemployment the lowest it had been in decades, and hopes were high for the new year. That changed course abruptly when COVID overtook life as we knew it, yet we persevered and are on the road to recovery at years end thanks to the Warp Speed […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 26th September 2020 by Dennis Damp
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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Posted on Thursday, 4th June 2020 by Dennis Damp
Last week’s article titled “Prescription Coverage Dilemma” described problems I encountered filling a prescription I’ve used for the past five years. The process used to fill non-preferred scripts is convoluted, and all parties suffer the consequences. I received many comments from last week’s column describing similar problems. Request Your Personal Federal Retirement Report™ Today One […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Monday, 1st June 2020 by Dennis Damp
There are many things to consider when evaluating our Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) in preparation for the next Open Season: plan cost, doctor accessibility, prescription copayments and availability, coverage for current medical conditions, and so much more. Even with considerable review and research we get blindsided by unusual situations. Attend a 2-Hour Benefits Briefing […]
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Posted on Friday, 3rd April 2020 by Dennis Damp
The administration is considering new options to combat the Coronavirus including the wearing of facemasks for the general population when they go out and about. The CDC may soon recommend that everyone wear face coverings in public settings when they go to a pharmacy, grocery or other public places. Essentially, they are concerned that those […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Tuesday, 24th March 2020 by Dennis Damp
Everyone young and old is dealing with this crisis as best they can. The majority reading this column are either retired or planning their retirement and of the older generation. The ones most susceptible to the Coronavirus. Like the rest of the country that isn’t providing essential services, my wife and I are at home […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 14th December 2019 by Dennis Damp
I have a medical condition called Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF), intermittently my heart goes into arrhythmia. This past year I ended up in the emergency room when I wasn’t able to control the attack with traditional methods. The ER doctor asked if I took my EKG with my Apple watch during the attack. Unfortunately, I […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 15th November 2019 by Dennis Damp
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 I had […]
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