How Medicare Enrollment Affects HSA Eligibility
Federal employees who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) associated with a health savings account (HSA) are able to make both tax-deductible contributions to their HSAs and tax-free…
The Ten Biggest Mistakes Federal Employees and Retirees Make During “Open Season”
The annual benefits “open season” can be a challenging time for federal employees and retirees. This year’s benefits “open season” which started November 10,2025 and will conclude December 8,2025, is…
With the Passage of OBBBA, Are Roth IRA Conversions Still Recommended for Federal Employees and Retirees?
Federal employees and retirees are reminded each year at this time of year to perform year-end tax planning. This year is no exception, especially with the passage of the One…
Debunking Health Care Flexible Spending Account Myths and Why Every Federal Employee Should Own An HCFSA
According to an analysis from the Employee Benefits Research Institute, there are currently (2025) 3.2 million active health care flexible spending account (HCFSAs) in the US. A study from Benepass…
What Federal Employees Planning to Retire in 2026 Need to Consider During Current FEHB Program Open Season
While in federal service, federal employees are privileged to have an important fringe benefit in the form of group health insurance. Employees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB)…
Federal Benefits Open Season Highlights for the 2026 Plan Year
The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, which includes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program, provides health insurance benefits to approximately 8.2 million federal employees, U.S. Postal Service employees,…
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FedLife Podcast: Understanding TSP RMD Rules for Spousal Beneficiary Accounts
In this episode, Dan and Ed break down how TSP beneficiary rules and RMD requirements affect federal employees and their families. They explain the importance of properly naming a TSP…
Medicare Open Enrollment Season: How Are Federal Retirees with FEHB Insurance Affected?
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment (Annual Election) Period, those individuals enrolled in Medicare (Medicare “beneficiaries”) can change their coverage. Changing their coverage includes switching between Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and…
HSA and FSA Enhancements Taking Effect in 2026
There is great news for federal employees who rely on qualified healthcare and dependent care spending accounts such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help…
IRS Finalizes Rules for Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions
One of the provisions passed into law as part of SECURE Act 2.0 (December 2022) requires that “catch-up” contributions made by higher-paid employees must go into a Roth account. This…