OPM has published a Retirement Quick Guide to assist Federal Employees as they plan toward their retirement. Here is a copy of the guide that was published by OPM:\u00a0 OPM Retirement Quick Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Learn about the obvious and not so obvious expenses in retirement:\u00a010 Biggest Expenses in Retirement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Under the Postal Service Reform Act, all postal employees and annuitants will be required to select a health insurance plan in the new PSHB program during the 2024 Open Season from November 11, 2024 to December 9, 2024. Coverage under the PSHB will be effective January 1, 2025. \u00a0To learn more, click on the fact sheets and guides below.<\/p>\n NARFE Fact Sheet on the PSHB Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Guide to Understanding the Postal Service Health Benefits Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PSHB Employee Fact Sheet <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PSHB Annuitant Fact Sheet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PSHB Frequently Asked Questions by USPS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PSHB Frequently Asked Questions by OPM<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n PSHB Medicare Part D possible problems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A former spouse may be eligible to enroll in a health benefits plan under the FEHB based on the Spouse Equity provisions if certain conditions are met.\u00a0 For eligibility information see the\u00a0Spouse Equity Act<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To learn about the criteria to an annuity for a former spouse, see survivor benefit when divorced<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To report the death of an annuitant, contact the Office of Personnel Management at 1-888-767-6738 or go online at\u00a0www.opm.gov\/reportdeath<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Learn what happens once the death of an annuitant is reported, and what survivor benefits are available by reading Affairs in Order: Benefits Guidance for Survivors of Federal Annuitants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Disaster relief grants, emergency hardship loans, scholarships, tutoring, childcare subsidies, and more are available through FEEA.<\/p>\n Merit based scholarships of $1000 to $5000 are available to children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of NARFE members.\u00a0 Applicants must be seniors in high school. The scholarship program is funded by the NARFE-FEEA Fund, supported by NARFE members, and administered by the FEEA. For more information, visit FEEA.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As of January 2024, NARFE members have contributed to Alzheimer\u2019s research $16,139,625.31. Thank you all for making this happen. Learn how the burden of Alzheimer\u2019s on individuals, families and the health care workforce continues to grow. To read the full report visit 2024 Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Facts and Figures Report<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n New Membership Application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NARFE Gift Membership<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Dues Withholding Application for Current Member Retirees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Dues Withholding Application for New Members<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact Sheet of NY\u2019s Federal Family<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NY Federation Grant Application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NARFE\u2019S Advocacy Positions for 2025-2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NARFE Public Relations Handbook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Request a digital copy of NARFE Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n For NARFE Members only:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n May 2025 NY Federation Annual Conference Presentations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n NY Federation Bylaws<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Changes to NARFE\u2019s Membership Engagement Department<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Configuration Advisory Board (CAB) Tutorials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nBudgeting for Retirement<\/h4>\n
Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)<\/h4>\n
Former Spouses and FEHB Coverage<\/h4>\n
Former Spouses and Eligibility to Retirement Benefits<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Reporting the Death of an Annuitant\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
NARFE-Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) and Scholarships<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Facts and Figures<\/h4>\n
NARFE and NY Federation Documents<\/h4>\n