2024 FEHB Premiums Will Increase with Rising Healthcare Costs
OPM announced there will be an average premium increase of 7.7% for FEHB plans next year.
FEHB Highlights: OPM, Carriers, Agencies, and Enrollees’ Responsibilities
Continuing our series on the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. In this piece, we review the responsibilities of OPM, carriers, agencies, employees, and family members.
Federal Firefighters Avoid Pay Cliff as Congress Prevents Shutdown
Shutdown averted until next month, along with the ‘pay cliff’ threatening federal firefighters. Plus, learn why the IRS almost had to furlough 60,000 workers that were thought to be ‘excepted…
Working After Disability Retirement FERS Pension
If you’re retired and collecting a FERS pension and decide to return to federal service, here are the two situations in which your FERS annuity will stop.
Federal Pay News: How a Government Shutdown Impacts Feds
Furloughs, federal benefits, and an update on the annual pay raise for feds.
FEHB Highlights: Breaking Down Your Health Coverage
Kicking off a series on the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program. In this introductory article, we summarize the General Overview of OPM’s FEHB Handbook.
Federal Firefighters Face Pay Cliff, and Other News
Recent news from around the federal landscape: Senator accuses feds of fraud, firefighters threaten to quit over ‘pay cliff,’ and CISA approves recommendations for National Cyber Alert System.
Another Premium Spike to Hit Bulk of FLTCIP Policyholders
Enrollees were recently notified that they would have to choose between less coverage or higher premiums as the LTC (Long Term Care) insurance program crumbles.
The 2023 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) to Start in October
While usually underway in September, the upcoming CFC will start on October 1st.
Bill to End Shutdowns, USPS Payroll Error, and Reporting UFOs
Recent news around the federal government. The latest on a potential government shutdown, 45,000 USPS employees hit by payroll mistake, and what to do if you’ve seen a UFO.