Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course Online

This course includes

8 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 0.6 CEUs

This course zeroes in on the essential elements of Social Security and Medicare benefits, specifically tailored for federal employees. It covers how these entitlements intersect with federal retirement benefits, offering key information on eligibility, benefits, and how Social Security and Medicare integrate with federal retirement systems like CSRS and FERS. You'll learn to explain the impact of these entitlements on federal retirees and how to guide employees through their SSA entitlements.

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$649
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This course includes

8 hours of project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Learn at an accredited institution
Credits: 0.6 CEUs

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Courses that are regularly updated based on feedback and industry developments, ensuring versions are mapped to federal competencies.

The instructor was wonderful and so knowledgeable. The course materials were extremely relevant to what my job is. I feel like I can be better because of this class.
— 2025 student

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

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Explain the role of Social Security and Medicare in the retirement planning of federal employees, detailing the eligibility criteria and how these benefits integrate with CSRS and FERS.
Assess how Social Security benefits and Medicare affect federal employees' overall retirement income, including the relationship between these entitlements and federal pension systems.
Guide employees through the process of applying for Social Security and Medicare benefits, providing information on how these programs affect their retirement decisions and planning.

Course Syllabus

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Module 1: Introduction to Federal Benefits

Introduce the two major federal retirement systems: Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) & Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)

Module 2: Retirement Eligibility

Identify the types of retirements available under CSRS and FERS
Review Age and years of service requirement
Determine when employees are eligible to retire under the appropriate retirement system (CSRS or FERS)

Module 3: Social Security Benefits and Medicare Overview

Identify the components of the Social Security benefits program
Explain the eligibility requirements to receive Social Security retirement benefits and family benefits
Describe how the SS benefit is computed
Explain how SS retirement benefits and family benefits coordinate with CSRS and FERS retirement benefits
Identify components of the Medicare program

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	10% non-refundable deposit
$649.00	Total You Pay