Benefits

DOJ employees detail ‘excruciating’ IVF costs, push for more FEHB coverage

FEHB carriers already cover some costs of IVF-related drugs. But employee testimonials show many feds still have to pay the “lion’s share” out of pocket.

Benefits

Thousands of Vietnam veterans are missing out on VA benefits

Veterans Affairs

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There’s a catch in USPS insurance program for Medicare-eligible retirees

Open Season

OPM to lift pause on FSAFEDS enrollments in August

Pay & Benefits

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VA ends mandatory overtime for most employees processing benefits claims

Workforce

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How important to recruiting is a traditional pension plan?

Hiring/Retention

Planning for federal retirement? Here’s how, and when, to get your documents in order

Federal Insights

FSAFEDS to restart payments after 10-day suspension on reimbursements

Benefits

Centralized FEHB database key to OPM cost savings, GAO says

Open Season

Some feds continue to see fraudulent FSAFEDS deductions

Benefits

Senate GOP blocks bill to expand IVF access as advocates call for better FEHB coverage

Congress

OPM pauses new FSAFEDS enrollments after fraud surge

Hundreds of feds with FSAs have seen fraudulent activity on their accounts. OPM has since paused all new enrollments to try to prevent further fraud in…

Benefits

VA rule change could mean health care benefits for a million more veterans

Veterans with other-than honorable discharges have often faced difficulties in securing health care benefits. A new VA rule could change that.

Veterans Affairs

Navigating the complexities of federal retirement benefits

Federal Insights

Federal retirement benefits require specialized advice to maximize. Feds planning to retire need a fiduciary who specializes in federal retirement.