Medicare Coverage – Know Your Options
If you are entitled to Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) at age 65, you should enroll, even if you are still working. This may help cover some of the costs that your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plan may not cover, such as deductibles, coinsurance, and charges that exceed the plan's allowable charges. There is no premium for Part A. The Medicare taxes you pay while working entitles you to Part A.
Read More about Medicare Coverage – Know Your OptionsCheck Your Designation Of Beneficary Forms For Accuracy
When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations? There are four beneficiary forms to keep current.
Read More about Check Your Designation Of Beneficary Forms For AccuracyProcess For Submitting A Change Of Address
To submit a address change to update your personnel record, go to myPay and select “Correspondence Address.” After entering your new address, select “Save.” Your address will be updated in the HR system within 2-4 weeks. Any address change made in myPay will automatically transmit to update your TSP account record; however, it does not automatically transmit to your health insurance carrier.
Read More about Process For Submitting A Change Of AddressOn-Line Access To Your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF)
Access to your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) is just a click away.You have the ability to easily view and monitor your personnel record. For information on how to log into your eOPF and for the eOPF log-in link.
Read More about On-Line Access To Your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF)The GRB Platform System
The GRB Platform provides you with information about retirement and your benefits. It offers a self-service tool that allows you to view a personalized statement of your benefits and it has a retirement calculator that you may use to perform “what-if” scenarios. It also provides access to a comprehensive reference library and informational seminars on topics related to benefits, retirement, and financial planning.
Read More about The GRB Platform SystemDual Enrollments In The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
Dual enrollment in the FEHB Program is prohibited, except under very limited circumstances. Dual enrollment is when you or an eligible family member covered under your “self and family” or “Self Plus One” enrollment is also covered under another FEHB enrollment.
Read More about Dual Enrollments In The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) ProgramContinuing Health Benefits Coverage Into Retirement
To be eligible to continue your health benefits enrollment into retirement, you must: (1) have retired on an immediate annuity (that is, an annuity which begins to accrue no later than one month after the date of your final separation); and (2) have been continuously enrolled (or covered as a family member) in any FEHB Program plan (not necessarily the same plan) for the five years of service immediately preceding retirement, or if less than five years, for all service since your first opportunity to enroll.
Read More about Continuing Health Benefits Coverage Into RetirementFederal Long Term Care Insurance – Eligible Family Members
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is the group long term care insurance program that is designed specifically for Federal employees. The FLTCIP helps pay for long term care services in a variety of settings and for your choice of caregiver. Including the FLTCIP in your financial plan can help protect your savings and assets should you ever need long term care.
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