# Federal Employee Benefits & SSA Entitlements for Administrators Course (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview 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. ## What you'll learn - Introduction to the federal retirement systems. - 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 impact federal employees' overall retirement income, including the relationship between these entitlements and federal pension systems. ## Curriculum #### 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 ## Pricing **Tuition:** $649