Webinar: Federal Benefits Open Season
**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone**
This course helps federal employees and retirees make confident, informed choices during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season. Participants will learn how to compare FEHB and PSHB health plans, including premiums, deductibles, out of pocket
costs and prescription coverage, and how to choose the right enrollment type for their household. The course also covers FEDVIP dental and vision coverage, FSAFEDS flexible spending accounts, federal life insurance and long term care, and how
FEHB works with Medicare in retirement. Participants will leave knowing what to review, what to change, and how to make their elections before Open Season closes.
Presented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division.
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What You’ll Learn
- How to Compare FEHB and PSHB Health Plans
- How FEHB Works With Medicare in Retirement
- Choosing Self Only, Self Plus One or Self and Family
- High Deductible Plans and Health Savings Accounts
- FEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage Options
- Keeping FEHB in Retirement
- FSAFEDS Basics: Flexible Spending Accounts
- Federal Life Insurance and Long Term Care
Presenters
Bill Merecki, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist, The Federal Benefits Group
Founder of The Federal Benefits Group, Bill has worked exclusively with federal employees for 15 years. He helps employees understand their benefits and build retirement strategies with confidence, and regularly teaches federal retirement at the FBI, the Federal Bureau of Prisons and DISA.
Lacie Harmon, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist, The Federal Benefits Group
Since 2018, Lacie has helped FERS and CSRS employees understand pensions, TSP, survivor benefits, FEHB and Social Security. She provides clear, practical retirement guidance and has taught at the FAA, USDA and GAO. She is also a regular contributor to FedWeek’s Experts View section.
Registration
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- Registration Fees
- FBA Member: $0
- Nonmember: $95
Live Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts.
Internet Requirements: Virtual programs require suitable internet strength to stream online panels. A minimum internet connection of 800 Kbps is recommended for an optimal attendee experience. Test your connection here.
CLE
CLE will not be offered for this event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the virtual webinar?
A: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via confirmation email.
Q: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?
A: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar.
Q: Who do I contact for more information?
A: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions.
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By registering for an online FBA program, you agree to the recording of audio and visual content presented during the live event and consent to subsequent use of the recording by the FBA. You agree that the recording is the sole property of the FBA and that the recording may be used by the FBA in any manner in its sole and absolute discretion. This recording may include questions and poll responses provided by you during the live event. If you do not consent to the recording and the FBA’s use of the same, do not register for the event.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact sections@fedbar.org