Keeping FEHB in Retirement

In this episode, Dan Sipe is joined by Ed Zurndorfer to unpack the costs associated with having health insurance benefits post-retirement while explaining the changes you can make to your plan if needed.


FEDLIFE Podcast ep. 78: Federal Employee Health Insurance Benefits Post-Retirement — Part 2 with Ed Zurndorfer

The previous episode focused on the rules and regulations for Federal Employee Health Insurance Benefits (FEHB). 

But now, the questions are around the cost and making revisions to the plan. Can you change or cancel your plan?

In this episode, Dan Sipe is joined by Ed Zurndorfer to unpack the costs associated with having health insurance benefits post-retirement while explaining the changes you can make to your plan if needed.

Dan discusses:

  • What happens if your monthly annuity isn’t enough to cover the premiums
  • Why federal employees shouldn’t cancel their health insurance
  • The difference between suspending your health insurance and dropping it
  • Two possible reasons someone might suspend their FEHB
  • And more!

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Keeping FEHB in Retirement

Keeping FEHB in Retirement