{"podcast":{"title":"Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast","slug":"federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471","podcast_index_feed_id":4835471,"rss_url":"https://federalemployeefinancialplanningpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.masonllc.net","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/d/4/1/ad41252066c1501da04421dee9605cbd/Mason_Federal-Employee-FP-Podcast-Logo.jpg","author":"Mason & Associates","episode_count":129,"summary":"Federal employee benefits are among the most comprehensive and strongest in the country. Financial planning for federal employees requires knowledge of both financial planning concepts and a comprehensive understanding of these benefits. General financial planning advice is just that, general. We speak specifically to federal employees and the unique planning techniques and strategies to help them maximize their benefits. Mason & Associates have over three decades serving as financial planners for federal employees.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T20:21:06.187304+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 104: Federal Employee Health Benefit Considerations & TRICARE","slug":"episode-104-federal-employee-health-benefit-considerations-tricare","published_at":"2025-11-10T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471/episode-104-federal-employee-health-benefit-considerations-tricare","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471","url":"https://federalemployeefinancialplanningpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-104-federal-employee-health-benefit-considerations-tricare","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/federalemployeefinancialplanningpodcast/EP_104_FEHB_Considerations__TRI_CARE.mp3?dest-id=2949974","summary":"Are you making the most of your federal health benefits this open season? Whether you're an active federal employee or retired, this time of year can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options can save you thousands and help you plan smarter for the future. You'll learn how to evaluate your current plan, balance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and make confident, informed decisions before open season ends. Access the full show notes at Mason & Associates, LLC Resources Mentioned: Medicare Masterclass on Enrollment, Costs, and the Inflation Reduction Act with Bryan Gay 10 Things Federal Employees Can Do Outside Of An Open Season Mason & Associates: LinkedIn Tommy Blackburn: LinkedIn John Mason: LinkedIn Ben Raikes: Website","meta_description":"Are you making the most of your federal health benefits this open season? Whether you're an active federal employee or retired, this time of year can feel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3145,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471/episodes/episode-104-federal-employee-health-benefit-considerations-tricare/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/federal-employee-financial-planning-podcast-4835471/episode-104-federal-employee-health-benefit-considerations-tricare.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}