Pay & Benefits
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The Office of Personnel Management issued new guidance last month about human resource matters for SESers and outgoing political appointees. GAO plans to develop an app to focus on top federal management priorities for the next administration and members of Congress.
October 04, 2016 -
Federal health insurance premiums are going up next year, but do you know how much? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says the averages being quoted can be misleading.
October 04, 2016 -
Senior Correspondent Mike Causey asks, do you dread making a decision about two very important federal benefits open seasons?
September 29, 2016 -
Federal employees and their families will see a 4.4 percent increase in their Federal Employee Health Benefit premiums next year. But FEHBP participants will pay 6.2 percent toward their health care costs. The government share is 3.7 percent.
September 28, 2016 -
One of the best things about working for the federal government is the health plan, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it could be in for a change.
September 28, 2016 -
Insurance expert and author Walton Francis joins host Mike Causey to talk about how the pending Postal Service Reform Act, could affect the health care benefits of both postal and non-postal workers. September 28, 2016
September 27, 2016 -
Federal workers have until close of business Friday to make two major financial decisions that Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says could change their lives.
September 26, 2016 -
Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) wrote to OPM acting Director Beth Cobert asking for the agency to give federal employees and retirees more time to understand why long-term health care premiums increased so much.
September 23, 2016 -
The Veterans Affairs Department is testing the idea of providing health care benefits to service canines used by veterans with mental health issues.
September 23, 2016 There's an old saying. You don't get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate. You could add, you get what you make sure you ask for. When it comes to retirement and other benefits, federal employees must be sure to word their questions accurately. Tammy Flanagan, senior benefits director for the National Institute of Transition Planning, shares some real-life examples of what can go wrong on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
September 23, 2016-
Is there a conspiracy to hold down the January inflation adjustment for federal and Social Security retirees? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains what some believe is going on.
September 23, 2016 -
Learn from life insurance experts as they talk about the recent rate increase and options for federal life insurance open season! September 23, 2016
September 22, 2016 -
Are you still in sticker shock over the new federal long-term care premiums? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says help is on the way.
September 22, 2016 -
Bonuses for military pilots have not risen since 1999 and it may be hurting retention rates, since commercial airlines offer higher pay.
September 21, 2016 -
Federal workers have until Sept. 30 to make one of the most important financial decisions of their lives. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains the long-term care insurance dilemma.
September 21, 2016