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Claiming Benefits Upon a Death

Published: May 1, 2009

To report the death of an annuitant or a survivor beneficiary, call the Office of Personnel Management at (888) 767-6738 …More

Exceptions to ‘Windfall’ Provision

Published: April 1, 2009

The “Windfall Elimination Provision” reduces an individual’s own earned Social Security benefits if the worker put in less than 30 …More

FLTCIP Purchase Considerations

Published: March 1, 2009

There are still several factors to consider for those weighing whether to buy Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program coverage …More

Caution Urged on FEHB Changes (Published: February 1, 2009)

When FLTCIP Coverage Pays (Published: December 1, 2008)

Catch-Up Election Forms Must Be Refiled (Published: November 1, 2008)

Death Benefits for Children (Published: October 1, 2008)

Retiree Eligibility Under FEDVIP (Published: September 1, 2008)

Mixed FERS/CSRS Annuities (Published: August 1, 2008)

Purchasing an Income Annuity (Published: June 1, 2008)

Accenting Annuities (Published: May 1, 2008)

Differences for CSRS-Offset Employees (Published: April 1, 2008)

Social Security Shelter (Published: March 1, 2008)

Protecting Assets from Creditors (Published: February 1, 2008)

Taxation of Social Security Benefits (Published: January 1, 2008)

What Medicare HMOs Offer (Published: December 1, 2007)

The Value of Social Security (Published: November 1, 2007)

How Social Security (Published: October 1, 2007)

The Difference Between Raises and COLAs (Published: September 1, 2007)

The Importance of Medicare (Published: August 1, 2007)

New Policy on Waiving Five-Year Requirement (Published: June 1, 2007)

Taking Advantage of Medicare Advantage (Published: May 1, 2007)

Crediting NAF Employment Toward Retirement (Published: April 1, 2007)

The Lump-Sum Annuity (Published: March 1, 2007)

The Benefits of Sticking With FLTCIP (Published: February 1, 2007)

How Social Security Credits are Earned (Published: January 1, 2007)

Buyout Basics (Published: December 1, 2006)

The Penalty for Working while Collecting Social Security (Published: November 1, 2006)

Annual Leave Cash-in Considerations (Published: October 1, 2006)

When FEHB Coverage for Children Can End (Published: September 1, 2006)