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SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A Session on 3/26: All things Medicare
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about FSBP? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, March 26\, at 11:00 AM ET. AFSPA’s CEO\, Kyle Longton\, will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/wM8t8HqvDM. \nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-session-on-3-26-medicare/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
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SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will discuss what Medicare covers\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. This seminar will also cover these topics: \n\nUnderstanding healthcare costs in retirement\nStrategies to cover healthcare costs\nThe ABCs of Medicare\n\nWe offer this webinar in three sessions: 8:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 6:00 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement-2/2026-03-10/3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Aging,Estate Planning,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T195615Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will discuss what Medicare covers\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. This seminar will also cover these topics: \n\nUnderstanding healthcare costs in retirement\nStrategies to cover healthcare costs\nThe ABCs of Medicare\n\nWe offer this webinar in three sessions: 8:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 6:00 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement-2/2026-03-10/2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Aging,Estate Planning,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
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SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will discuss what Medicare covers\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. This seminar will also cover these topics: \n\nUnderstanding healthcare costs in retirement\nStrategies to cover healthcare costs\nThe ABCs of Medicare\n\nWe offer this webinar in three sessions: 8:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 6:00 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement-2/2026-03-10/1/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Aging,Estate Planning,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20250328T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T173846Z
UID:10000679-1748973600-1748977200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on Medicare coverage\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. It will also cover topics like understanding healthcare costs in retirement\, strategies to cover healthcare costs\, the ABCs of Medicare\, and more. We offer this webinar in three sessions: 8 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 6 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement/2025-06-03/3/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Ancillary Insurance Programs,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T130000
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CREATED:20250328T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T173846Z
UID:10000678-1748955600-1748959200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on Medicare coverage\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. It will also cover topics like understanding healthcare costs in retirement\, strategies to cover healthcare costs\, the ABCs of Medicare\, and more. We offer this webinar in three sessions: 8 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 6 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement/2025-06-03/2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Ancillary Insurance Programs,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T080000
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CREATED:20250328T173820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T173846Z
UID:10000677-1748937600-1748941200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Healthcare in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on Medicare coverage\, out-of-pocket medical expenses\, and long-term care insurance. It will also cover topics like understanding healthcare costs in retirement\, strategies to cover healthcare costs\, the ABCs of Medicare\, and more. We offer this webinar in three sessions: 8 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 6 p.m. ET. Please choose the session time that works best with your schedule.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/healthcare-in-retirement/2025-06-03/1/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Ancillary Insurance Programs,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20241028T144827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T145111Z
UID:10000623-1730372400-1730374200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: FSBP's Medicare Options
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan’s Medicare Advantage Plan and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) EGWP options? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, October 31\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/nuqUPfhdcM\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-fsbps-medicare-options/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20240321T194409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T194410Z
UID:10000577-1711623600-1711625400@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Medicare and FSBP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A session on Thursday\, March 28\, at 11:00 am ET. During the session\, AFSPA CEO\, Kyle Longton will be ready to answer your questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan and how it works with Medicare. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\nSend any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form.\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-medicare-and-fsbp/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20231117T065032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T065117Z
UID:10000551-1701342000-1701343800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: FSBP-Express Scripts Medicare PDP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live Q&A session on Thursday\, November 30\, at 11:00 am ET. During the session\, we’ll be ready to answer your questions about the FSBP-Express Scripts Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\nSend any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/SEhTQQbEMG\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-fsbp-express-scripts-medicare-pdp/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20231023T000030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T000030Z
UID:10000533-1698753600-1698757200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:FSBP – Express Scripts Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) invites you to a live webinar to learn more about the FSBP – Express Scripts Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) designed for FSBP Medicare-eligible members\, age 65 and above\, with Medicare Parts A and/or B. Register Here. \nIn this webinar you’ll learn: \n\nOverview of the plan\nAutomatic enrollment and benefits of staying enrolled\nHow to opt-out\nFormulary comparison and savings\nWho to contact if you have questions\nAnd more
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/fsbp-express-scripts-medicare-prescription-drug-plan-pdp-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20230120T011531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T011534Z
UID:10000470-1674730800-1674732600@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Live Q&A Session: FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live video broadcast Q&A! We’ll be answering your questions about the new FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan.  Link to live broadcast. \nHere is how to a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session: \n1. Ask a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live studio to ask your question. \n2. Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video on our Facebook\, LinkedIn or YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/live-qa-session-fsbp-aetna-medicare-advantage-plan/
CATEGORIES:Aging,Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20221108T034127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T034128Z
UID:10000392-1668520800-1668524400@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan Overview
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan designed for Foreign Service Benefit Plan members with Medicare Parts A and B. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/fsbp-aetna-medicare-advantage-plan-overview-2/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20221108T033655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T033656Z
UID:10000389-1668096000-1668103200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan Overview
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan designed for Foreign Service Benefit Plan members with Medicare Parts A and B. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/fsbp-aetna-medicare-advantage-plan-overview/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20220623T092111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T092113Z
UID:10000376-1661259600-1661263200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Managing Healthcare Costs in Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This session delves into the fundamentals of Medicare and provides insights into how to cover healthcare costs in retirement. Register for this webinar in advance. 
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/managing-healthcare-costs-in-retirement/
CATEGORIES:Aging,Financial Wellness,Medicare,Retirement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085242
CREATED:20220101T060605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220101T060606Z
UID:10000449-1642593600-1642599000@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Medicare and the FEHB
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA) for an in-depth educational webinar – Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB). AFSPA’s own CEO Paula Jakub will lead this interactive session for AFSPA members and their interested colleagues. Click here to register. \nThis online presentation’s purpose is to help answer the difficult questions you may have. \nThis webinar will help you: \n\nDefine Medicare regulations and important health care terms\nUnderstand how your FEHB plan coordinates with Medicare\nDifferentiate between Medicare Parts A\, B\, C\, & D; and the costs associated with each Part\nLearn how FEHB coverage works for Federal retirees who do not take Medicare\nGain the knowledge needed to make this important health care decision.\n\nYou may learn how to use your Federal health benefits and Medicare together to get more complete coverage and save money. It is never too early to start considering your options.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/medicare-and-the-fehb-2/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Medicare
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