Our fall 2017 live webinars are listed below. To register for an upcoming webinar, click on its associated link. You may also view previously recorded events in our On-Demand Webinars section.
Am I Saving Enough for Retirement?
October 24, 2017
How much in savings do you need in order to secure a comfortable retirement, and where will it come from? Join Karen Schaeffer of Schaeffer Financial and Federal
Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) representatives as we discuss the various funding strategies for retirement, including federal benefits, and private
investments such as IRAs, as well as how to protect years of careful planning from unexpected financial challenges.
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FEDVIP: Shop, Enroll, and Manage Your Dental and Vision Insurance
November 7, 2017
Join us as we navigate Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) options, web and mobile sites, and benefit comparison
tools, as well as discuss the choices you have when researching and enrolling in FEDVIP during the Federal Benefits Open Season.
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Help Protect Your Relatives with the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
November 8, 2017
The prospect of needing long term care and applying for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) may be far from your
mind today, but things can change. Did you know that as part of your federal benefits, you and your qualified relatives are eligible to apply
for FLTCIP coverage? Even if you don't apply, consider how a spouse, parent, or other family member may benefit from this important coverage. Join
FLTCIP representatives as we discuss how you can help prepare for the unexpected and help bring peace of mind to yourself and your family.
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Election Season: The 2018 Federal Benefits Open Season—FEHB Benefit Elections
November 13, 2017
It's time to focus on your 2018 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program benefit elections in time for the 2018 Federal Benefits
Open Season. Did you know some of the best plans are not always the most expensive? Join Tammy Flanagan of the National Institute for
Transition Planning and Long Term Care Partners (FLTCIP and BENEFEDS) representatives live at the 2017 Virtual Benefits Fair. We'll review
what's new this open season and provide the information you need to manage your federal benefits package. Learn valuable tips that will help
you choose the most suitable plan for you and/or your family, as well as available tax savings that may help reduce costs. You can also
participate in a live Q & A with Tammy, then chat with participating plan representatives at the fair (chat anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
(ET) on November 13, 2017).
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Blended Retirement System for the Military: How It Works
November 16, 2017
As outlined in the current National Defense Authorization Act, the military retirement system will change, effective January 1, 2018, to a new blended
retirement system. Join Deborah L. Hatch of Pinnacle Personnel Services as she discusses facts about this new system. She will cover such topics as who
is eligible, who will be automatically enrolled, who can opt out, how the Thrift Savings Plan figures in, what future benefits are, and answers to other
frequently asked questions.
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Options and Implications of Military Service on Federal Civil Service (CSRS or FERS) Retirement
November 30, 2017
Are you a federal employee with prior military service? Learn about considerations and the process for making military deposits. Explore the
differences between how an active duty retirement, reserve component retirement, or military service not leading to a retirement can impact
your civil service pension. Join Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) representatives and James Marshall of Federal Retirement
Planning, LLC, and the National Institute for Transition Planning as we discuss the options, implications, and benefits available to you for
your prior military service.
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Retirees' Top Three Mistakes in Retirement
December 5, 2017
Many federal annuitants may wish they had a better understanding of how retirement benefits are taxed, how to calculate retirement cash flow, and
how to effectively plan for life's detours. Join Tammy Flanagan of the National Institute of Transition Planning and FLTCIP representatives as we
discuss the steps you can take now to help protect your lifestyle in the future. You can also participate in a live Q & A with Tammy, then chat
with participating plan representatives at the 2017 Virtual Benefits Fair (chat anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) on December 5, 2017).
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Navigating the Long Term Care Maze
October 17, 2017
Caregiving can be one of the most stressful situations a family can face. Is your family prepared? Join Federal Long Term Care Insurance
Program (FLTCIP) representatives as we host an open discussion on the many stages of caregiving and the issues caregivers face when they
provide long term care for a loved one. We'll also share helpful resources and details about the FLTCIP's caregiving benefits and features.
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The FLTCIP (Part 1): Why Should I Plan for My Own Long Term Care?
This webinar explores the realities of long term care and family caregiving. We also review possible long term care funding options (and their tradeoffs) such as Medicaid and investing.
September 27, 2017
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October 18, 2017
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November 28, 2017
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December 12, 2017
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The FLTCIP (Part 2): Protecting Your Retirement with a Plan for Long Term Care
This webinar includes a thorough review of the benefits and features of the FLTCIP plan.
October 4, 2017
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October 25, 2017
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November 29, 2017
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December 14, 2017
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Apply Today!
Federal family members can apply for coverage anytime—you do not have to wait for the next open season. Premiums are based on your age and the premium rates in effect at the time we receive your application—the younger you are when you apply, the lower your premium will be.
