{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"213. Are You Missing Out on Better Federal Benefits? Advice from Tammy Flanagan","description":"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 \u2013 Intro 00:49 \u2013 Tammy Flanagan on Planning for Open Season Early 03:32 \u2013 Tools to Compare and Choose the Right Federal Health Plan 05:55 \u2013 Common Mistakes Feds Make with Insurance and Medicare 09:15 \u2013 What to Know About Health Coverage in Early Retirement 12:01 \u2013 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\u2019s 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 ","author_name":"FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees","author_url":"http:\/\/fedupward.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37641185"}