LTC Partners announces Virtual Benefits Fair

Long Term Care Partners, which administers the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, said it will offer a “Virtual Benefits Fair” during the upcoming federal benefits open season that runs from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. View More

Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: “I'm currently carrying standard FEGLI life insurance. My understanding is that it will become free at age 65, but I'm led to believe that the optional $10,000 may not become free. If true, I will delete that and just keep the basic. Am I correct in my thinking?” View More

What does Basic FEGLI cover and what does it cost?Apr 06, 2014

The Basic insurance amount equals your annual pay rounded to the next higher thousand plus $2,000. You pay 15¢ biweekly or 32.5¢ monthly per $1,000 of Basic coverage; that is two-thirds the total cost—the government pays the remainder. View More

Would I have to keep paying insurance premiums in a furlough?Apr 06, 2014

It varies by the type of insurance. Your Federal Employees Health Benefits program coverage will continue as long as your salary is sufficient to withhold premiums. Your agency also will continue paying its share. If your pay is insufficient to cover your FEHB premiums during a pay period, you may opt to pay the premiums directly to your payroll office, incur a debt, or terminate coverage. View More

What do FEGLI options cover and what do they cost?Apr 06, 2014

Can I add FEGLI coverage after my initial election period following being hired?Apr 06, 2014

Do I have to designate a beneficiary for my FEGLI coverage?Apr 06, 2014

Would my insurance continue after I am RIF’d?Apr 06, 2014

What is assignment of benefits?Apr 06, 2014

What are living benefits?Apr 06, 2014

Can I carry FEGLI into retirement?Feb 11, 2015

What happens to pay and benefits in a transfer?Apr 06, 2014