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FEHB is often considered one of the most valuable benefits federal employees receive. But many workers do not fully understand the rules for keeping it in retirement. Missing one requirement can create major healthcare problems later. https://fersfree.com The Short Answer Yes, many federal employees can keep FEHB in retirement. But eligibility usually depends on: Retiring […]
Read article →The FEHB 5-year rule is one of the most important retirement rules federal employees need to understand. Unfortunately, many employees learn about it too late. The rule determines whether many retirees can keep: FEHB healthcare coverage Into retirement. https://fersfree.com What Is the 5-Year Rule? To continue FEHB into retirement, federal employees generally must: Be enrolled […]
Read article →One of the biggest healthcare questions federal retirees face is: FEHB or Medicare? The reality is that many retirees use: Both together One more heavily than the other Different combinations depending on needs There is no single perfect answer for everyone. https://fersfree.com Why This Decision Matters Healthcare may become one of the largest retirement expenses. […]
Read article →One of the biggest sources of confusion for disabled veterans in federal service is whether they can legally collect multiple retirement benefits at the same time. Many employees hear phrases like: “You can’t double dip” “VA disability reduces your pension” “Social Security offsets everything” In reality, many of these statements are either incomplete or flat-out […]
Read article →Military buyback is one of the most misunderstood topics in federal retirement planning for veterans. Some disabled veterans assume: Buyback is always worth it Buyback automatically increases all benefits VA disability is affected They are “losing” military retirement Everyone should buy back military time immediately In reality, military buyback is a strategic decision that depends […]
Read article →Many disabled veterans underestimate how powerful VA disability compensation can become in retirement planning. Most people think of VA compensation as: Extra income Supplemental support A separate benefit But in reality: VA disability can fundamentally change your entire federal retirement strategy. For many veterans, it becomes one of the strongest pieces of the retirement system. […]
Read article →Most retirement calculators were not built for disabled veterans. They were built for simple retirement scenarios: One pension One investment account One retirement age That is not how retirement works for many federal veterans. Disabled veterans often have: FERS pension VA disability compensation TSP savings Social Security Military service credit Military retirement considerations Most calculators […]
Read article →Many GS-12 federal veterans assume they need to work far longer than they actually do. Not because they lack retirement income potential — but because they have never properly modeled how all of their benefits work together. A federal veteran may have: FERS pension TSP savings VA disability compensation Social Security Military service credit When […]
Read article →Many disabled veterans believe that receiving a 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) VA disability rating automatically makes early Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) withdrawals tax-free. That is not exactly how the rules work. In many cases, 100% P&T disabled veterans can avoid the 10% IRS early withdrawal penalty before age 59½. However: Traditional TSP withdrawals are […]
Read article →A proposed bipartisan bill known as the: Financial Opportunities for Retirees and Warriors Advancing Retirement Development (FORWARD) Act Could significantly change retirement planning for military retirees and disabled veterans. The legislation — H.R. 4996 — was introduced in August 2025 by Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and has received bipartisan support. If passed, the bill would […]
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