1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Federal benefits expert Tammy Flanagan is here to share essential tips for making smarter insurance choices, navigating open season, and preparing for retirement. Learn how to avoid common mistakes, understand Medicare decisions, and use tools like the Checkbook Guide and OPM plan comparison to save money and boost your coverage. 00:00 – Intro 00:49 – Tammy Flanagan on Planning for Open Season Early 03:32 – Tools to Compare and Choose the Right Federal Health Plan 05:55 – Common Mistakes Feds Make with Insurance and Medicare 09:15 – What to Know About Health Coverage in Early Retirement 12:01 – Why NARFE Advocacy Matters and How to Get Involved Regardless of if you're early in your career or planning retirement, this episode will help you get the most from your federal benefits. Helpful Resources: Learn more about NARFE: https://www.narfe.org&amp;nbsp; Visit OPM’s plan comparison tool: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information&amp;nbsp; Meet with Tammy: https://plan-your-federal-retirement.com/talking-with-tammy/&amp;nbsp; Work with Love: www.fedupwardcoaching.com&amp;nbsp; Connect with Love: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/love-rutledge Facebook: facebook.com/fedupward FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees http://fedupward.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37641185/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37641185