The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2023 will increase 8.7% for CSRS retirees and Social Security recipients, while FERS retirees will receive a 7.7% COLA.
Before health premium rates increase by an average of 8.7% in 2023, some health care experts tell FEHB enrollees to double-check their plans during open season, which runs Nov. 14 through Dec. 12.
House committees advanced bills to repeal Social Security offset provisions, and to require agencies to create safety plans for future public health emergencies.
The House Rules Committee passed the Preventing a Patronage System Act favorably in a vote of 8-4 along party lines. Now, it moves to the full House floor.
Congress has a lot on its plate to try to avoid a continuing resolution, including a host of appropriations bills.
The House's passage of a government spending package has a few key implications for federal agencies in fiscal 2023.
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During nearly 35 years with the FBI, William “Bill” Shackelford moved up the ranks from a fingerprint technician to the bureau’s archives specialist. Learn about him now during Federal News Network’s May We Say Thank You event.
May we say thank you, Steve Elkinton, for helping develop America’s magnificent National Trails System as a landscape architect with the National Park Service. Learn about him in this first-person account during Federal News Network’s May We Say Thank You event.
During 42 years working in the Army, Larry David Leiby tested critical weapons systems, including the Patriot missile system and Apache attack helicopter. Learn about him now during Federal News Network’s May We Say Thank You event.
Steven Wagner spent 40 years serving the public, beginning with four years in the Air Force and ending after 35 years helping guide private and commercial flights at FAA. Learn about him now during Federal News Network’s May We Say Thank You event.
Linda Bund was instrumental in the evolution of electronic medical records at the Veterans Affairs Department and among government’s first female CIOs. Learn about her now during Federal News Network’s May We Say Thank You event.
House lawmakers passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, which will raise the age for starting required minimum distributions from TSP accounts.
Feds more than most groups need to check on their tax status after retirement. That's why many move.
Are there states where retirees can get tax breaks and enjoy a better standard of living? Short answer: Yes.