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(11/29/2011) CBP offers the full range of Federal benefits to new employees:Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) includes three components:
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Social Security
- FERS basic annuity
Health Insurance Programs- Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
- Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)
- Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS)
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)
Life Insurance- Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)
- Basic Employee Death Benefit (BEDB) for FERS Employees
- SAMBA Employee Benevolent Fund
Other Benefits- Personal leave days for vacation, family care, and illness
- Paid training
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Transportation subsidy
- Employee assistance program
Other benefits that may be available:
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible work schedule
- Telework
- Fitness centers
- Student loan repayment
- Law Enforcement Retirement Benefits for certain occupations
To learn more about these benefits, visit the following sites: Try out our new searchable database of frequently asked questions about your Federal benefits. Your answer is just a click away!
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