Pay & Benefits
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From WEP/GPO repeal to getting a rational long term care insurance program, the work, pay, benefit and federal retirement issues never end.
August 22, 2024 -
In today's Federal Newscast, new instances of fraud in the government’s Flexible Spending Account program, FSAFEDS, are dwindling.
August 13, 2024 -
Hiring reform, telework, locality pay, official time and paid leave are a just a handful of the federal workforce priorities currently pending in Congress.
August 12, 2024 -
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.
July 26, 2024 -
A recent inspector general report found VA failed to identify tens of thousands of Vietnam veterans who could qualify for retroactive benefits.
July 25, 2024 -
USPS annuitants who opt out of Medicare Part D will lose underlying prescription drug coverage, according to OPM’s regulations.
July 24, 2024 -
FSAFEDS enrollees will also soon have to transition to Login.gov and complete an identity verification to continue accessing their accounts.
July 18, 2024 -
VBA has delivered record-breaking level of benefits to veterans for the past three years, and is on track to break yet another record this year.
July 10, 2024 -
Government employee recruitment often relies on the appeal of the mission. Still people want to be paid and have some financial security.
July 03, 2024 -
Applying for federal retirement is a complex process. Here’s a breakdown of what paperwork you need, when you need it, and what comes next.
June 28, 2024 -
FSAFEDS is lifting a temporary suspension on reimbursement payments. But employees are expressing frustration with the lack of communication ahead of the pause.
June 26, 2024 -
With stricter measures on who can enroll — and stay enrolled — in FEHB, OPM should be able to more effectively address cost issues in the program, GAO said.
June 17, 2024 -
One former official questioned why OPM and the FSAFEDS program didn’t have stronger fraud controls in place before recent reports of fraudulent deductions.
June 14, 2024 -
A Democrat-led bill aiming to broadly expand IVF access has specific implications for feds through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
June 13, 2024 -
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 FSAFEDS.
May 28, 2024