About this podcast
This is an informational and educational podcast by the American Foreign Service Protective Association (AFSPA), featuring Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Longton. AFSPA Talks covers a range of topics across a multitude of categories, from mental wellness, to dental care, to speech and hearing awareness. This podcast is intended for all listeners, not only AFSPA members. This podcast is not intended to give out medical advice, please seek a professional for medical questions.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 112 episodes
- AFSPA Talks Care in Germany · 38 min · Season 17 Episode 17For today's episode, we start with a brief discussion of what contributed to premium increases for 2027. We will, of course, have more information about this during our Open…
- AFSPA Talks MED · 32 min · Season 17 Episode 16The Bureau of Medical Services within the Department of State plays a unique role in supporting the thousands of members of the Foreign Service and other U.S. government…
- AFSPA Talks Senior Living Foundation · 29 min · Season 17 Episode 15For 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 maintaining our…
- AFSPA Talks Back to School with the Truman Group · 33 min · Season 17 Episode 14August 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 make for a…
- AFSPA Talks Hidden AIP Programs · 31 min · Season 17 Episode 13Many 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. Director for…
- AFSPA Talks Teladoc Care Options · 28 min · Season 17 Episode 12In 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 get the support…
- AFSPA Talks Men's Health · 43 min · Season 17 Episode 11Statistically 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, this…
- AFSPA Talks Maternity Journeys · 29 min · Season 17 Episode 10National 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 · 26 min · Season 17 Episode 9AFSPA 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 customize…
- AFSPA Talks FSBP Claims · 38 min · Season 17 Episode 8We 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 around the…
- AFSPA Talks Foreign Service Benefit Plan · 23 min · Season 17 Episode 7Welcome 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 Cherevko, we visit…
- AFSPA Talks Medicare Advantage · 33 min · Season 17 Episode 6To 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 Medical…
- AFSPA Talks Medicare PDP · 20 min · Season 17 Episode 5In 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 Part A…
- AFSPA Talks Medicare and the FEHB in 2026 · 45 min · Season 17 Episode 4In this podcast episode, AFSPA CEO Kyle Longton provides a comprehensive overview of how Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program work together. Learn…
- AFSPA Talks Retire Federal · 33 min · Season 17 Episode 3The 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 federal…
- AFSPA Talks GEBA Wealth Management · 27 min · Season 17 Episode 2It's Financial Wellness February at AFSPA, and we're excited to highlight the expertise available from some of our partners. Federal employees' retirement and insurance needs are…
- AFPSA Talks Careington Discount Program · 31 minToday, 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 discuss…
- AFSPA Talks Lyra Health · 21 min · Season 16 Episode 16Accessing 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 access…
- AFSPA Talks GLP-1 Requirements · 35 min · Season 16 Episode 15In 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 Advanced Weight…
- AFSPA Talks Prescription Drug Coverage in 2026 · 27 min · Season 16 Episode 14Today, 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 to talk…
