Understanding your federal employee benefits
The American Benefits Advisor team has advised and empowered thousands of federal employees like you to make informed decisions about their retirement and their choice of federal benefits. We believe the more you know, the more confidently you can make plans to achieve the income you need when you retire.
Here’s a breakdown of what participants can expect:
FERS Retirement Calculation: You’ll review the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) benefits. This will include calculating your pension based on years of service, average salary, and retirement eligibility, ensuring you know exactly what to expect from FERS when you retire.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Guidance: The session will cover TSP investment options, with insights into fund choices and allocation strategies. This is designed to align with each attendee’s retirement horizon, risk tolerance, and goals, helping them make informed choices to maximize their TSP growth.
Federal Group Life Insurance: You’ll also explore how your Federal Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) works, including coverage options available after retirement. This segment will help you decide if you want to retain, adjust, or explore new insurance options based on your needs at retirement.
TSP Options for Nearing Retirees: For those closer to retirement, there will be a discussion on withdrawal options, including how to structure withdrawals to support a sustainable retirement income.
Medicare Comparative Analysis - Be informed to make an educated decision weather to elect Medicare or keep FHEB coverage. This meeting should be valuable for federal employees looking to clarify their retirement benefits and make strategic decisions for a comfortable retirement. If there’s anything specific, you’re focusing on or any questions ahead of the meeting, feel free to ask!
