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Employment rules after retirement Erika Jorgensen Can someone point me to (and/or summarize) the rules about employment after retirement? I retired in 2016 (gross plan). I've had some STC work at the Bank. My memory is... Read More
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 1818 Society The 2025 COLA increase for US dollar pensions was recently announced to be 2.39%. This is consistent with the current CPI(U) based formula, measured over a year from March-to-March, which... Read More
Moving personal files from WBG system Martin Fodor Good morning, I am looking for a good IT inclined soul or resources to help me to navigate saving personal files from the Bank laptop and storage drives so they... Read More
Medicare Card Zahia Lolila Greetings. I will be eligible/transitioning to medicare as of August this year. To my surprise I just received my Medicare card and everything was automatically done via my SSA personal... Read More
Is Pension and/ or Cash Benefit lump sum taxable in India Rajeev Gopal Hi I have just relicated to India after 23 years. I will get my pension CB as a lumpsum in two weeks. And also start getting the DB as an... Read More
Connection with colleagues who retired in Canada Kamel Braham Hi everyone, I am retiring end of this FY and will come back to Canada. I have to decide about my benefits election (pension/lump sum) and not clear about tax... Read More
Retaining T mobile phone number Rajeev Gopal Hi I have retained my T Mobile phone number. Can someone provide any advice on which operator/ plans are the most economical. My base is India and i make occasional... Read More
FBAR Requirements? Thomas Colclasure My 1099-R has passed the 100k threshold.  It is unclear to me if I am subject to the FBAR (Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts) reporting requirements.  I am using TurboTax. ... Read More
Tax implications on becoming an American Citizen when in the Net Pension Plan Lesley Wilson Dear Colleagues: I’d Iike to ask anyone who has transitioned from a G4 Visa then Green Card, and is the Net Pension Plan, what are the tax implications on your... Read More
Health insurance for visiting relative Michele Egan Hi, do you use or can recommend a health insurance program for a relative visiting the US (my 88–yr old mom who is in excellent shape but just in case…... Read More
26 year child – out of family RMIP – options for 4 months ? Michael Ling My daughter turns 26 on March 3 and will on longer be under my RMIP. She starts her MD residency in June, most likely Hopkins. She too late for Obama... Read More
Medicare for US Spouse Xavier Coll I am a former WBG staff.  I am not an American citizen nor hold a green card.  My wife is an American citizen and we currently are residents of France.... Read More
Health insurance when traveling abroad Jean-Yves Maillat I forgot what health coverage (including emergency evacuation) we have from RMIP/AETNA when traveling abroad (we're traveling to Egypt in 3 months) Read More
Lessons from the East Asian miracle.* 1818 Society Posting on behalf of John R. Heath (Coordinator, World Bank History Thematic Group) *”The East Asian Miracle in Retrospect.” Co-sponsored by the World Bank History & Economics thematic groups. Panelists: Nancy... Read More
866-228-4574 – Health Plan? Thomas Colclasure I have received multiple voicemails (I screen most of my calls at home.) from 866-228-4574.  They leave a message "regarding my World Bank Medicare health plan".  The message sounds suspicious... Read More
Form 1099-NEC & Turbo Tax Gad Krosner Hi there! This topic is about retirees who have to file taxes and receive from the WBG's Tax Office a 1099-NEC form. (I'll refer to such retirees as "us.")  This... Read More
Travel insurance Vera Wilhelm Hello, I'm planning a safari/beach trip to Kenya for the family.  Does anyone have tips or experience with travel insurance for last minute cancellations due to sickness etc? Thank you... Read More
How to contact SSA for copy of letter about 2025 Medicare IRMAA premiums Joan Churchill If a retiree has mislaid/can't locate (or didn't receive)  the SSA letter  sent out in November about 2025 Medicare  IRMAA premiums for Parts B & D, how does one get... Read More
TAX ISSUES – US RETIREE MOVING TO ITALY Eric Brown Dear WBG Alumni, I am looking for someone who has dealt with a particular tax issue with regards to moving to another country. Specifically, I am an American retiree, married... Read More
“From Here to Denmark. The Importance of Institutions for Good Governance” by Rajat M. Nag and Harinder S. Kohli. 1818 Society Look at and Examine Yourself I always reflect on my motivations for selecting a particular book to read especially when there are choices. In the case of the 2023 book... Read More