Many married federal employees look at their FERS pension and their TSP as two separate choices. Then they treat the survivor benefit form like a small checkbox, without seeing how it can change a spouse's income and healthcare for the rest of their life. That can lead to a lot of stress.

In this episode, you'll learn how your TSP and survivor benefit really work together, and how Federal Employees Health Benefits, or FEHB, can keep that choice from being as simple as it looks on the form.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The three FERS survivor benefit options in plain English.
• How to think about your TSP as a second paycheck in this choice.
• The key FEHB rule that can affect a surviving spouse's health coverage.
• A simple four question framework you can walk through at home.
• Case style examples of how different federal couples approached this decision.
• Common mistakes and myths that can put a spouse at risk.

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