Furlough 'Consistency and Fairness'
Innovation in Government Dips
TSP Funds Stay Positive in April
5 Agencies with the Most Disconnected Leadership
No Bonuses for VA Benefits Execs
Will You Be Furloughed?
SPECIAL REPORT
Open Season 2012
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OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners
April 11 The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.
Bill Aims to Cure Rising Prescription Drug Costs
March 22 House lawmaker says OPM should have stronger role in regulating costs.
Don't Cancel Your Health Insurance if You're Furloughed
March 21 Some federal employees apparently are considering doing just that.
Expansion of FEHBP-covered autism treatments draws praise as initial step
December 7, 2012 Washington-area feds won’t see the added benefits, group says.
Resolve the fiscal cliff or don’t get paid (or sick), petitioners tell Congress, Obama
December 6, 2012 Thousands sign on to plea to avert austerity crisis.
Agency will use FEHBP experience to run some health plans under Obamacare
December 4, 2012 OPM will use feds’ health benefits program as model for administering multi-state plan program on insurance exchanges.
Democrats: Leave federal employee health plan out of deficit deal
November 16, 2012 Simpson-Bowles, CBO and Ryan budget, however, point to federal benefits for potential savings.
Part-time FEMA workers now eligible for health care benefits
November 9, 2012 OPM issues directive allowing emergency worker 'reservists' to apply for federal health care.
OPM expands benefits for feds affected by Sandy
November 8, 2012 Special eligibility will ease restrictions, expedite processes.
OPM to post videos, webcasts to help feds with open season benefits choices
November 2, 2012 The materials cover health care plans, flexible spending accounts and more.
FEHBP enrollees generally pleased with health coverage
October 25, 2012 Feedback from feds and retirees indicates many don’t intend to switch plans during open season.
Military families must pay to extend TRICARE coverage to adult dependents
October 10, 2012 Fee has deterred service members from exercising the option.
Military retirees see TRICARE fee hike
October 2, 2012 Many enrollees will pay 17 percent more in annual fees in fiscal 2013.
Will health rebate checks help Obama?
September 26, 2012 Despite enthusiasm, the checks are unlikely to shift perceptions in a major way.
Health premiums for feds will increase 3.4 percent in 2013
September 20, 2012 Enrollees on average will shell out less than $7 more per pay period.
Health care law will cost less than previously estimated, CBO says
July 24, 2012 Bill to repeal the law would add to deficits, analysts find.
Part-time firefighters now eligible for health care
July 17, 2012 Government expedites rule-making process.
Buyout Considerations
July 12, 2012 Factors to weigh in deciding whether to accept an offer to retire early.
