AFSPA

What You Should Know About Life Insurance
2022-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Life Insurance isn’t just to pay for final expenses – in fact, it can be used in multiple ways. This session will uncover uses for life insurance and help you determine how much life insurance you may need, as well as, provide an overview of the different types to consider. Register in advance.

2022 Planning for Change
2022-09-20 13:00 - 18:00
We look forward to seeing you in-person or online on Tuesday, September 20. The Senior Living Foundation’s bi-annual event helps our Foreign Service community plan for the next stage of life. This year, we’ve invited experts to discuss medical advances, senior nutrition, case management, estate planning, and more.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Time: 1:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Location:
Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Cherry Blossom Room
Hybrid Event: Attend In-Person or Virtual (Register here)
Download the 2022 SLF Planning For Change Program Booklet

Financial Challenges of the Sandwich Generation
2022-09-28 13:00 - 14:00
Caring for children and parents at the same time can be challenging. This session will discuss not only the issues the sandwich generation faces but also potential solutions. This seminar will cover important topics like these:

What is the Sandwich Generation?
Balancing family’s needs
Financial strategies
And more

Register here!
Join us for a session with:

Christopher Mcallister, CFP®, RICP®, Financial Planner, Worksite Education Program Speaker

AFSPA Live Q&A Session: Life Insurance and Financial Wellness
2022-09-29 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for a Live Q&A session on September 29 at 11:00 AM ET.
We’ll be talking about life insurance and financial wellness with special guest from Prudential, Nina Matias. You won’t want to miss this conversation!
Here are 3 ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:

Ask a live question on the show. Complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/m4Uszy10A6) and we’ll email you the link to enter our AFSPA Live show on September 29 to ask your question ‘live.’
Ask your question(s) in our social media. If you’re on social media, “like, follow, and/or subscribe” to our social channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. We’ll be streaming AFSPA Live on each platform on September 29 at 11 am ET.
Call a toll-free number and leave a voicemail with your question. You can send your question(s) to us in advance, and it will be answered on the live show. Call 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message, tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and state your question(s).

Watch the Live show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSEpV_Tw8uM
Listen to previous podcast episodes here: http://afspa.org/podcast/#afspatalks-season8

Financial Challenges of Coping with Critical Illness
2022-10-18 13:00 - 13:30
This webinar delves into topics such as the types of costs to expect and funding sources associated with critical illness. Register now.

AFSPA Live Q&A: Breast Cancer Awareness & Cancer Care Support Programs
2022-10-27 11:00 - 11:30
Join us for a Live Q&A session on October 27 at 11:00 AM ET. We’ll be talking about Breast Cancer Awareness, risk factors, and Cancer Care support programs. You won’t want to miss this important conversation.
Here are 3 ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:
1. Ask a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live show. https://forms.office.com/r/bZGaF9dwT3
2. Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast on social media.
3. Call a toll-free number and leave a voicemail with your question. You can send your question(s) to us in advance, and it will be answered on the live show. Call 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message, tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and state your question(s).
Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPiIFdbyTwA

FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan Overview
2022-11-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-15 14:00 - 15:00
An overview of the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan designed for Foreign Service Benefit Plan members with Medicare Parts A and B. Register here.

FSBP Open Season Webinar
2022-11-14 05:00 - 06:00, 2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-16 22:00 - 23:00, 2022-11-17 05:00 - 06:00, 2022-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-05 22:00 - 23:00 and 5 more dates
Federal Open Season: Monday, November 14 to Monday, December 12, 2022
This is your opportunity to make changes to your Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (health insurance) enrollment, your FSAFEDS enrollment, and your FEDVIP (dental and vision insurance) enrollment for Open Season.
Join AFSPA COO, Kyle Longton, as he gives you an overview of each of these programs, OPM’s 2023 initiatives, and 2023 benefit enhancements of the Foreign Service Benefit Plan. He will be available to answer your Open Season and general plan questions at the end. Register here.

Virtual Benefits Fair Live Chat
2022-11-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 17:00
The Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) will be participating in the “live chats” at the 2022 Virtual Benefits Fair brought to you by BENEFEDS™. Visit our virtual FSBP booth and chat with a live FSBP Health Benefits Officer between 10:00am to 5:00pm ET on 11/15, 11/22, 12/1, and 12/8.
In order to participate in the live chat, you must register here.

AFSPA Live Q&A: Open Season
2022-11-17 11:00 - 11:30
We’ll be talking about Open Season and are ready to answer your questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan’s 2023 benefit enhancements and updates. Join the conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o-uKI8lFc0
Here are 3 ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:
1. Ask a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live show. https://forms.office.com/r/rqC8HamzY7
2. Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video on social media.
3. Call a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message, tell us your name, where you’re calling from, and state your question(s).

Taking Care of Your Loved Ones as they Age
2022-11-17 13:00 - 13:45
This webinar discusses the various issues caregivers face when taking care of aging loved ones and the importance of developing a caregiving plan. Register now.

The Pain Epidemic: Practical and Evidence Based Solutions to Live Pain Free
2023-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. For decades, pain has been managed symptomatically without a truly holistic approach. In this presentation, Dr. Jay Greenstein will discuss what pain actually is, the different types of pain and how they are experienced, and evidence-based treatment interventions that are proven to work and supported by some of the most important research studies of our time. In addition, pain prevention strategies will be discussed as well as the latest behavior change science to help individuals built healthy, long-term habits. Register here.

Live Q&A Session: FSBP-Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan
2023-01-26 11:00 - 11:30
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.
Here is how to a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:
1. 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.
2. Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video on our Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube channel.

High Income Earner - Advanced Asset Accumulation Strategies Webinar
2023-02-15 08:00 - 09:00
AFSPA has partnered with Prudential Pathways to offer a webinar session that will help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing within your portfolio, tax planning, wealth creation and preservation, risk management as well as protecting your assets. Learn how to effectively accumulate and distribute deferred compensation funds and common stock options & grants. Register now.
