Should I Stay or Should I Go?

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Should I Stay or Should I Go? Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET In our second session on this important topic, we will revisit how 2025 proved challenging for federal employees and how 2026 may present additional obstacles. With workplace changes and new responsibilities, it’s natural to consider your options. Making informed, proactive decisions about your future is crucial for long-term stability. Understanding how your choices may impact you over time can set you up for success. Careful planning forms the foundation of a secure and independent future. To assist, NARFE’s federal benefits specialist, Tony Opat, will lead an in-depth discussion on federal employment topics, including: Considering retirement or resignation Reviewing the big picture of federal retirement income Understanding various types of retirement and separation incentive eligibility Reviewing creditable service Securing important documents that may be needed for retirement processing Introducing the new OPM Online Retirement System A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join Tony Opat and our team at 2 p.m. ET on June 11 to discover more about the Federal Employees Retirement System’s (FERS) Basic Benefit Plan and the options available to you.

Preparing for Retirement

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Preparing for Retirement Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Planning for retirement requires time, so it’s wise to begin at least a year in advance. Review your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) for accuracy, request annuity estimates, and consult your agency’s HR benefits specialist to help ensure a smooth transition. Attend our second session on this essential topic, where NARFE benefits specialist Tony Opat will guide us through the retirement process and discuss key steps such as: Familiarizing yourself with the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) benefits Finalizing your service credits Adjusting your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions Updating beneficiaries Making decisions about your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) coverage A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Join Tony Opat and us at 2 p.m. ET on June 18 to discover how proactive planning can lead to a smoother retirement transition.

Three Health Plan Choices Available to Federal Annuitants with Part B

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents   Three Health Plan Choices Available to Federal Annuitants with Part B Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Navigating healthcare choices as a federal annuitant can be challenging. The goal is to maintain comprehensive, lifelong coverage while managing costs, avoiding Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharges and late enrollment penalties, and maximizing your healthcare benefits. Join Kevin Moss, Senior Editor at Consumers’ Checkbook, NARFE Magazine Contributor, and Federal Benefits Expert, as he explains healthcare options available to federal retirees, including: Deciding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B Understanding the three primary healthcare options available to those with Part B: FEHB, Medicare Advantage from FEHB Carriers, and commercial Medicare Advantage Comparing benefits, deductibles, and overall costs Examining the impact of Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage And much more! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.   Please join us and Kevin Moss on July 1 at 2:00 p.m. for an informative discussion on preserving strong federal health insurance coverage throughout retirement.