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Green card process — taking longer? Haruko Koide Dear all, My name is Haruko Koide and I retired from the WBG in September 2024.  I was G4 during my time at the WBG, and I submitted my green... Read More
US Citizen, Net Plan, Tax Question wb82992 Hello everyone. I recently retired (July 2025) and was wondering about taxes for this year (2025) and next year (2026). Since this year I worked 7 months, I assume that... Read More
Maryland tax pension exclusion for 65+ year old Mariusz Sumlinski Could anyone please clarify if Maryland's tax pension exclusion of up to $34,300 per annum if 65 or older applies to the WB pension?  The exclusion is not applicable to... Read More
The Fourth Quarter Mindset – Joy of Building a Happy Life Naseer Rana I have embarked on a project to write a book that will provide practical advice on building a happier life after retirement. I am working with Manuscripts Inc. and have... Read More
Pre-Approval for medical procedures Morallina George The 1818 Health Insurance Committee is seeking your help to understand  better the challenges of getting "pre-approvals" for major medical procedures and/or getting necessary equipment (post accidents or surgeries).  If... Read More
QUICK QUESTION ON PENSION TAXES Alberto Chueca Mora Hi everyone, A retiree from the Bank since 2010 as a regular staff, I am now seriously considering to move back to Spain, my Country of birth and a significant... Read More
Job Openings: Agr Economics Consultant et al Preeti Ahuja Dear Colleagues - Please see below consultant openings at a Unique Land Use GmbH a consulting firm based in Germany.  The Managing Director (Johannes Woelcke) is a former WB colleague. ... Read More
Request for Help with Medical Claim Submission Karl Krueger My Name is Karl Krueger.  During my time at the Worldbank from 1988 through 1998, my wife Rita and I were good friends of Karl Jahr and his wife Ute.... Read More
Aetna /SilverScript approval of Covid 19 vaccine booster? Julie Halperson Hi everyone - I was advised that I should get the booster before I travel overseas (leaving in 2 weeks). I think I can get one at CVS in Virginia,... Read More
Question on Conversion of WB 401(k) – Pre-tax savings to Roth IRAs Post-tax savings Preeti Ahuja Colleagues on Net Pension Plan -  Has anyone converted their pre-tax 401(k) savings to Roth IRA.  Could you please share your experience and contact of your CPA/CFP Advisor? If you... Read More
Parking at WB buildings Mariusz Sumlinski Does the WB allow retirees to park at the buildings? If so how does one arrange for that? Thank you! Read More
Quarterly reports Dung Kim Pham How can I access past quarterly reports. I clicked on the issue number; a small circle was running but no information came out. Thank you! Read More
Retiree ID Rajeev Gopal Hi Can I get a WBG retiree ID thanks Rajeev Read More
WB/ IFC Annual Numbers Rajeev Gopal Hi How do I get annual WB/ IFC program numbers; the volume of business and for a specific country. Does one have to wait for the annual report? regards Rajeev Read More
tax accountant in Portland, Oregon Michael Klein Can anyone by chance recommend tax accountants in Portland, Oregon? Read More
Need Tax Accountant Nanda Culos Dear Sir/Madame, Do you happen to know a tax accountant for the state of Maryland who had worked at WBG/IFC and is presently an account who are familiar with the... Read More
Do You Have an Idea for a New Activity that You’re Willing to Lead? Susan Dubas When we review the comments from recent Pulse Surveys, there are many suggestions for new activities.  However, we have no idea who you are.  If you proposed a new idea... Read More
List of Prescription drugs covered in the RMIP? Julie Halperson Hi - In the RMIP Plan summaries there is a link for the Pharmacy Benefit Guide. When I click on that link I get an error message that message that... Read More
Tax accountant — Net pension plan Haruko Koide Dear all, I am going to file a tax return of my pension income in 2025 next spring for the first time.  I am under NET pension plan. Do you... Read More
Proof of employment? Steen Jorgensen Hello, For my national benefits I need profil of my past employment for the World Bank.  Do any of you know how to get that?   Thank you Steen   Read More