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For participants in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, Open Season kicked off Nov.13 and will run through Dec.11.
Among its actions, the task force will create a "one-stop shop" for veterans to prevent and report fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will serve as a central recipient of reports of scams against veterans and service members.
In today's Federal Newscast: Bain Capital has bought consulting firm Guidehouse for $5.3 billion. There’s new leadership at one of the largest federal law enforcement employee groups. And the head of the Pentagon office responsible for investigating UFOs has identified retirement as his next step.
For 2024, not only are Compass Rose’s premiums lower than they were in 2022, but the provider is making some significant changes to both its eligibility and offerings.
In today's Federal Newscast: The size of the U.S. military has dropped nearly 3%. FEMA and CISA publish a first-ever guide for emergency managers to prepare for attack. And the number of TSP millionaires jumps to nearly 100,000.
Federal employees and annuitants have some homework to do ahead of Open Season to ensure they’re in the plan that’s right for them.
In a reversal from last month, the Office of Personnel Management’s retirement claims backlog headed upward in October. The 16,678 claims are an increase of 1,226 from September.
During this year’s Open Season, GEHA Account Manager Mandy Cotter says Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program enrollees should leave no stone unturned.
For the third month in a row most Thrift Savings Plan funds posted negative returns, with the exception of the government securities investment G fund, which posted returns of 0.40%. That's up from its 0.35% in September.
The new TSP loan tracker should help answer questions from participants about the progress of their loan applications, and show them what’s still missing to reach the next step of the process.
In today's Federal Newscast: Thousands of non-feds would be eligible to join the Thrift Savings Plan under a new bill. Agencies must award at least 13% of all their prime contracts to Small Disadvantaged Businesses this fiscal year. And survivors of civilian federal employees killed in the line of duty are a step closer to receiving greater death benefits.
In today's Federal Newscast: TSP participants can now check on their loan applications at any time, as often as they would like. Dozens of companies are urging Congress to create a $1 billion hedge portfolio. And a new online tool should help streamline Freedom of Information Act requests.
For the first time since the program's launch in 2018, the number of BRS participants surpassed the number of participants in the military’s legacy retirement system.
In today's Federal Newscast: The EEOC swears in a new general counsel, who happens to be blind. DoJ has launched a new online tool to inform attorneys about pro bono opportunities. And GSA is planning a new service to make paying for travel and expenses easier across the federal government.