Family Benefits: Marriage, Divorce, and/or Remarriage

NARFE Federal Benefits Institute presents Family Benefits: Marriage, Divorce, and/or Remarriage Thursday, April 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET Federal employees and annuitants have access to a comprehensive set of family-oriented benefits designed to support spouses, children, and eligible dependents both during active service and into retirement. These benefits are primarily administered through programs overseen by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Understanding these benefits for you and your family can be complex. Join NARFE federal benefits specialist Tony Opat for an informative session covering eligibility, application processes, recent updates, and answers to common questions. This webinar will help you navigate your options and make informed decisions. Key topics include: Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Family Coverage Spouse and Children Survivor Benefits Former Spouse Survivor Benefits, Court Orders, and Divorce Decree Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Basic Employee Death Benefits for Spouse, Children, and Former Spouse And so much more! A Q&A session will follow the presentation.  Join us and Tony Opat on Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. ET for this important discussion. Whether you are a spouse, a remarried person, a parent, a caregiver, or just planning ahead, understanding your rights and available resources is essential.

Retirement Planning for Feds

2026 Federation Presidents Meeting

Welcome! We are excited to welcome you to Indianapolis for the 2026 Federation Presidents Meeting, taking place August 21-23. Registration is now open! **Registration for Presidents or Their Representatives:** The registration fee is $225, including breakfast and lunch on Friday, August 21, through Sunday, August 23. Please note that the registration deadline is Friday, August 7, 2025. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on August 21 through August 22. On Sunday, August 23, the meeting will be part of a joint session, in the morning, with NARFE’s National Executive Board (NEB). Additional details regarding the agenda will be provided as they become available. Please check back for updates as the event date approaches.