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  • Beyond the basics: understanding advanced life insurance features

    Not all life insurance works the same way. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is intentionally straightforward.

  • Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance

    Many service members are automatically enrolled in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and then rarely think about it again.




  • Webcast: The Role of Forensics in Cybersecurity

    Webcast: The Role of Forensics in Cybersecurity

    In this webcast, Federal Times explored the Incident Response playbook, the role of forensic investigation, the key collection technologies and more.

  • New MetLife Federal Legal Plan Offers Easy Access to Attorneys

    New MetLife Federal Legal Plan Offers Easy Access to Attorneys

    Life can be complicated, finding a qualified attorney shouldn’t be. MetLife Federal Legal Plan is now available to members of the Federal family.

  • We Can Help You Stay Covered For Less.

    We Can Help You Stay Covered For Less.

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program can provide coverage and benefits to help you live healthy every day.

  • Long Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find a Plan That’s Right for You

    Long Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find a Plan That’s Right for You

    The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides insurance coverage that reimburses for long term care in places like a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or at home. Purchasing coverage under the FLTCIP may help to protect your savings and assets as well as remain independent in the event you ever need long term care.

  • FEDVIP Dental Coverage Helps Keep You Healthy

    FEDVIP Dental Coverage Helps Keep You Healthy

    As a federal employee or federal retiree, you take pride in your commitment to your country and serving others – but it’s important to take care of yourself, too. That starts with your own health and well-being, including your oral health. FEDVIP Dental Coverage can help ensure that you take care of your teeth and gums, which can, in turn, promote overall wellness.

  • We offer quality healthcare coverage that’s budget friendly. So you can make the most of every moment.

    We offer quality healthcare coverage that’s budget friendly. So you can make the most of every moment.

    With Open Season for federal employees running November 9 through December 14, 2020, now’s the perfect time to think about what you want from your health plan. At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, we offer the coverage and benefits to help you live healthy every day. That includes our FEP Blue Focus option, designed with your needs—and budget—in mind.

  • Help Protect What Matters Most: Your Family

    Help Protect What Matters Most: Your Family

    The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. With people living longer, the chances of you or an aging relative requiring this type of care increases, which may bring added responsibility for you and your family. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a long-range care plan in place.

  • Keeping Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Healthy and Productive at Work: The Key is an Active Workspace

    Keeping Veterans and Active Duty Personnel Healthy and Productive at Work: The Key is an Active Workspace

    Many veterans and active duty personnel work in an office or educational environment where they’re likely to spend a lot of time at a desk. Productivity is a top priority for these highly-skilled and motivated employees as they’re often trained in multiple disciplines and tasked with a range of responsibilities. With regular fitness assessments and possible service-related injuries to contend with, they’re also focused on health, wellness, and pain relief.…

  • Why federal employees need professional liability insurance

    Why federal employees need professional liability insurance

    While no federal employee likes to think it could happen to them, the scenario is all too common: Whether through an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint, an accusation of misuse of government funds, or litigation in the form of a civil or criminal lawsuit, federal employees are often targeted by allegations, complaints and investigations.

  • Start the fiscal year with an active office

    Start the fiscal year with an active office

    With the fiscal year coming to a close, most government professionals are looking to make the most of their remaining office budgets. One of the best investments any office can make is in standing desks that help employees work at peak performance, ensuring the year ahead is as productive as possible.