Benefits
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One of the best things about being a current or retired fed is the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program. And you can maximize the benefit by putting a little work to see what works best for you.
December 02, 2020 -
Most federal employees love their current health and retirement benefits, but generational differences of opinion may offer some telling signs about what interests the workforce of the future.
November 30, 2020 -
Long Term Care insurance isn't not a fun subject, but one that could save your family lots of grief and money in the future. One of those subjects where the only thing worse than thinking about it is NOT thinking about it!
November 25, 2020 -
Walton Francis on what you should be looking for, and what to avoid, while navigating the open season. It could mean a lot. Take the advice and then do some shopping.
November 18, 2020 -
Those who spent decades in the military will see a modest COLA increase as coronavirus pandemic continues.
November 12, 2020 -
Do a little bit of shopping this year. It can give you great peace of mind if you know you’ve done the best you can before you get hit with a worst case scenario.
November 11, 2020 -
During the Open Season period, what is required from you is a little time and effort. Shop a little, save a lot. Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you a series of columns on best buys for you.
November 10, 2020 -
The veterans population has seen growing numbers of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people over time.
November 04, 2020 -
There’s nothing like a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic to focus one’s thinking. This year has been one for the the books.
November 04, 2020 -
A persistent funding shortfall at the Office of Personnel Management is limiting just about everything the agency does, from processing retirement claims to administering the federal employee health insurance program, according to OPM's acting inspector general.
October 27, 2020 -
Women and minority service members are being particularly impacted by the pandemic.
October 22, 2020 -
There are lots of things you can do during the upcoming season that could decrease your premium and out of pocket costs without impacting your coverage. So give it a spin.
October 22, 2020 -
Bottom line, if you do nothing, as per usual, expect to pay more. But with a little hustle you can pay much less.
October 20, 2020 -
Federal News Network reviewed the track records and campaign policies for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Here's where they stand on the issues important to federal employees, including pay, benefits and government oversight.
October 19, 2020 -
Federal health insurance premiums will see a moderate increase next year, but the president's payroll tax deferral makes calculating next year's paycheck all the more tough.
October 19, 2020