AFSPA Talks

AFSPA Talks Senior Living Foundation

For almost 40 years, the Senior Living Foundation has helped meet the needs of the Foreign Service community. We do this with professionalism and dignity while maintainin

AFSPA Talks Back to School with the Truman Group

August is a time of change for many. For families with children, it's back-to-school time. For many AFSPA members, it's also PCS season. This can all combine to

AFSPA Talks Hidden AIP Programs

Many of you know that AFSPA offers more than the Foreign Service Benefit Plan. But did you know that we go beyond traditional insurance? In this episode, AFSPA's Sr.

AFSPA Talks Teladoc Care Options

In today's episode, we continue our focus on men's health but expand it to care options for everyone. Removing barriers to care makes it easier for everyone to

AFSPA Talks Men's Health

Statistically speaking, men are less likely to seek care, both for prevention and treatment. This applies to physical health and mental/behavioral health. In recent years

AFSPA Talks Maternity Journeys

National trends indicate that more people are waiting until a bit later in life before considering their options. Some plan months or years in advance before starting the

AFSPA Talks Long Term Disability Insurance

AFSPA is happy to announce that we recently launched a new long-term disability insurance plan in partnership with Prudential. This new plan offers a variety of ways to c

AFSPA Talks FSBP Claims

We continue All about AFSPA April with a deep dive into claims. Last year, the Foreign Service Benefit Plan processed more than 2.28 million claims from members all aroun

AFSPA Talks Foreign Service Benefit Plan

Welcome to All About AFSPA April! In today's episode, we are discussing the Foreign Service Benefit Plan. With AFSPA's Sr. Director of Health Operations, Igor C

AFSPA Talks Medicare Advantage

To close out Medicare March, we're taking some time to look at the most popular Medicare program in the country: Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs). Dr. Ali Khan, Chief

AFSPA Talks Medicare PDP

In 2026, FSBP changed its High Option prescription drug benefits. The result: many people are paying more out of pocket for their drugs. For those enrolled in Medicare Pa

AFSPA Talks Medicare and the FEHB in 2026

In this podcast episode,  AFSPA CEO Kyle Longton provides a comprehensive overview of how Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program work together.

AFSPA Talks Retire Federal

The last year has been marked by record numbers of federal employees retiring from service. Making the decision to retire is never simple, and the considerations for fede

AFSPA Talks GEBA Wealth Management

It's Financial Wellness February at AFSPA, and we're excited to highlight the expertise available from some of our partners. Federal employees' retirement

AFPSA Talks Careington Discount Program

Today, we kick off Ancillary January with a focus on our combined dental and vision discount program offered in partnership with Careington. Valerie DeBruin joins us to d

AFSPA Talks Lyra Health

Accessing mental health care can be a challenge. Outside the U.S., that challenge can at times be insurmountable. FSBP offers a program to help members around the world a

AFSPA Talks GLP-1 Requirements

In today's episode, we discuss the updated requirements for GLP-1s for the Foreign Service Benefit Plan. Grace Silverio from Teladoc Health breaks down the new Advan

AFSPA Talks Prescription Drug Coverage in 2026

Today, AFSPA Talks Prescription Drug Coverage in 2026. For the first time in a decade, we're making changes to the cost shares for prescription drugs. Join us today

AFSPA Talks 2026 Open Season

November has begun, and that means that the start of open season is only a week away. We've got your preview of open season changes in today's episode. Be sure

AFSPA Talks Menopause

October is Menopause Awareness Month. In this week's episode, we discuss the symptoms of Menopause and how it can affect daily life for women. We are joined by Shard