Category Archives: FEHB
More Details on TRICARE Plans
When I mentioned the possibility of substituting TRICARE for commercial or Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) I thought it was amore cut and dry proposition. But comments and questions I’ve received indicates to me that a lot of military and … Continue reading
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TRICARE Flavors and How To Taste Them
Several days ago I wrote about the possibility of military retirees using the DoD TRICARE program to take care of their own medical insurance needs as well as the coverage they might be required to provide ex-spouses. We should look at this … Continue reading
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Medical Care Options For Divorced Military Retirees
I’ve been meaning to get around to this post for some time now. At first glance one might winder why I am delving down into the ‘weeds’ of general entitlements when I originally intended to stick with the finer points … Continue reading
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Just What Does Medicare Cost — For You?
Especially with the new prescription drug benefits for Medicare the majority of us Americans have no clue what we might be entitled to with Medicare now, what we can expect in retirement and what, if any, we’ll have to pay. … Continue reading
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Don’t Miss Open Season
It’s very nearly Open Season for the US Federal Employee (and Retiree) Health Benefits Plan. This is “Fed Speak” for the special time per year when you can opt-in to the program or change plans, coverage modes, etc. It will … Continue reading
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Federal Employee Divorces — Top 10 Mistakes
Things have been a little busy the past week and inputs here haven’t been what they should be. Here’s a good “starter” for the week to get things going again. I titled this the Top 10 mistakes. photo credit: massless … Continue reading
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Are You Worth More Dead Than Alive?
Spousal Benefits By Tammy Flanagan If you are married, have you begun to evaluate the kinds of benefits under CSRS and FERS that your spouse will be eligible for if he or she lives longer than you? Providing an annuity … Continue reading
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