Federal Employee Benefits for Administrators Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
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Self-paced online training with expert support 3 modules

Build expertise in federal employee benefits with this essential course. Learn to confidently advise employees on retirement systems, health and life insurance, TSP, and Social Security.

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This course includes

  • 32 hours of project-based training from experts
  • Answers from real instructors
  • Additional 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class
  • Proprietary workbooks included
  • Retake for free within 1 year
  • Verified digital certificate of completion
  • Learn at an accredited institution

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the Federal Employee Benefits for Administrators Bootcamp.

Gain the information needed to advise new, current, and separating employees about their benefits. Learn about the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) program, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), CSRS Offset, Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), and Social Security. Make sure you can accurately and thoroughly analyze and respond to questions from employees about their federal employee benefits.

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Courses in this Package

This is the recommended order, but some courses may be taken in a different order.

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Unit 1 6 Hours

Federal Employee Health Benefits for Administrators (Self-Paced)

This course provides HR professionals and benefits counselors with the essential knowledge to administer and explain federal health and insurance programs. Participants gain a clear understanding of eligibility, enrollment, and key benefit features to confidently guide employees and retirees.

  • FEHB Program: Eligibility, enrollment actions, plan types, and continuation of coverage.
  • FEGLI Program: Basic and Optional coverage, life-event elections, and retirement requirements.
  • FLTCIP: Eligibility, coverage features, and long-term care considerations.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAFEDS): Health Care, Limited Expense, and Dependent Care FSAs, including contribution rules and tax advantages.
  • Social Security & Medicare: Core eligibility, benefit types, and how these programs interact with federal retirement.

Unit 2 8 Hours

Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course (Self-Paced)

This course gives HR professionals and retirement counselors the knowledge to explain how Social Security and Medicare benefits interact with federal retirement systems. You'll come away with a thorough understanding of eligibility, benefit calculations, and how these programs shape retirement planning for federal employees.

  • Social Security Benefits: Explains eligibility requirements, benefit computation, and how Social Security integrates with CSRS and FERS annuities.
  • Medicare Coverage: Describes Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, including enrollment periods, coverage options, and coordination with FEHB plans.
  • Integration with Federal Retirement Systems: Examines how Social Security and Medicare affect federal employees' overall retirement income and long-term financial planning.
  • Retirement Counseling Application: Builds the skills needed to guide employees through the process of applying for Social Security and Medicare, providing clear advice on how these programs influence retirement timing and benefits decisions.

Unit 3 12 Hours

Federal Employee Retirement Benefits for Administrators: CSRS & FERS Introduction (Self-Paced)

This course provides HR professionals and retirement planners with the essential knowledge to advise federal employees on retirement benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of eligibility requirements, service crediting, benefit computation, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to support informed retirement decisions.

  • Explain the features of CSRS and FERS
  • Determine whether an employee satisfies retirement eligibility requirements under CSRS and FERS
  • Determine how an employee’s service is credited for retirement purposes
  • Determine retirement coverage for employees who are newly hired, rehired, transferred between agencies, or convert from one type of appointment to another
  • Help employees locate, identify, and follow appropriate regulatory and procedural guidance governing their federal benefits
  • Explain the basic features of the Thrift Savings Plan
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