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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Benefits Open Season
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \nThis 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\ncosts 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\nFEHB 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. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. \nView Brochure! \nRegister Now!\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to Compare FEHB and PSHB Health Plans\nHow FEHB Works With Medicare in Retirement\nChoosing Self Only\, Self Plus One or Self and Family\nHigh Deductible Plans and Health Savings Accounts\nFEDVIP Dental and Vision Coverage Options\nKeeping FEHB in Retirement\nFSAFEDS Basics: Flexible Spending Accounts\nFederal Life Insurance and Long Term Care\n\n\nPresenters\nBill Merecki\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nFounder 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. \n  \n  \nLacie Harmon\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nSince 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. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet 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.  \n\nCLE\nCLE will not be offered for this event. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via confirmation email. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-federal-benefits-open-season/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Social Security Maximization
DESCRIPTION:**Program hosted in (ET) Time Zone** \n\n\n\n\nThis course provides federal employees with the essential information they need to get the most from their Social Security benefits. Participants will learn how Social Security eligibility differs under CSRS and FERS\, how to build a Social Security plan for retirement\, and how claiming age affects both monthly and lifetime benefits. The course explains strategies for married couples\, including spousal and survivor benefits\, and how cost of living increases grow benefits over time. It also covers how Social Security and Medicare work together\, including Part B premiums\, and the “how to” of claiming benefits once ready. \nPresented by the Federal Bar Association’s Federal Career Service Division. \nView Brochure! \nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow Social Security Works for CSRS and FERS Employees\nHow to Build Your Social Security Plan\nHow Claiming Age Affects Your Lifetime Benefits How Cost of Living Increases Grow Your Benefit\nStrategies for Married Couples: Spousal and Survivor Benefits\nThe “How To” of Claiming Your Benefit\nHow Social Security and Medicare Work Together.\n\n\nPresenters\nBill Merecki\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nFounder 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. \n\n  \n  \n\nLacie Harmon\, Federal Benefits and Retirement Specialist\, The Federal Benefits Group\nSince 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. \n\nRegistration\nRegister Now!\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nFBA Member: $0\nNonmember: $95\n\n\n\nLive Captioning: Closed captioning is available for all virtual webcasts. \nInternet 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.  \n\nCLE\nCLE will not be offered for this event. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: How do I access the virtual webinar?\nA: Each webinar will have a unique link to watch the live broadcast. Registered attendees will receive login instructions via confirmation email. \nQ: Will recordings of the sessions be available after the event?\nA: Approved sessions will be available for registrants to view live and on-demand following the webinar. \nQ: Who do I contact for more information?\nA: Please contact sections@fedbar.org for any other questions. \n\nEmail Communication Policy\nBy registering for this event\, you agree to receive email communication from the Federal Bar Association and affiliated sponsors of the program concerning event details\, Continuing Legal Education certification\, programming changes\, upcoming events\, surveys\, and post-event communications. \nRecording Disclaimer\nBy 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. \nIf you have any questions regarding this program\, please contact sections@fedbar.org
URL:https://www.fedbar.org/event/webinar-social-security-maximization/
CATEGORIES:Federal Career Service Division
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