Pay & Benefits

Two Medicare Questions You Need to Think About

Certain issues are particularly important for federal employees and retirees.

Pay & Benefits

House Panel Appears to Accept Trump's Proposed 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Hike

Financial Services appropriations bill does not mention the raise, which would allow the president's plan to advance.

Pay & Benefits

Trump Administration Looks to Give Federal Employees Fewer Opioids

New rules will affect feds injured on the job.

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House Republicans Express Concern With Trump's Proposed Federal Retirement Program Cuts

Nine Republicans say they are particularly troubled with idea of applying the cuts to current employees and retirees, not just future hires.

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IG: VA Employee Lied About Hours Worked, Collecting $100K in Unearned Wages

Researcher collected paychecks from the government and a university for the same hours of work.

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House Oversight Members Join Effort to Loosen TSP Withdrawal Restrictions

Companion to a Senate bill would allow participants in the retirement savings program more flexibility to manage their money.

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Beware of Benefits Scams

How to spot and avoid fraudsters and con artists.

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An End to Fitness Perks for Some Feds, Another Scam Targeting Retirees and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

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EPA Wants 1,200 Employees to Accept Buy Outs, Early Outs

They will have a maximum of six weeks to accept an offer and leave the agency.

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Should the Costs of Federal Employee Pensions Be Calculated Differently?

A change in methodology could make it easier to understand the long-term impact of proposed reforms to retirement benefits, but would introduce greater uncertainty, CBO says.

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House Democrats Pen Letter Blasting Proposed Federal Retirement Cuts

Correspondence to leadership marks the latest salvo in opposition to Trump budget.

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The Hidden Cost of Federal Health Plans

You might be able to save some money by looking at prescription drug coverage.

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VA Reform Heads to Trump, a New Program for Sexual Assault Survivors and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

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With Cuts on the Table, Is It Time to Go?

It’s a good idea to have your ducks in row in case you decide to move up your retirement date.

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Agencies Reveal More Info on Military Blended Retirement Plan

Defense Dept. launches retirement calculator to compare programs.

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Ineffective Use of Early Retirement Offers, FEHBP for All and More

A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.

Tech

Why Are So Many People Applying to Be Astronauts?

NASA received more than 18,300 applications for its newest class, three times more than its last round of hiring.

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CBO: Postal Reform Would Bring Cheaper Health Insurance Premiums to All Feds

USPS would save $6.2 billion under reform legislation, according to budget analysts.

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Proposed Retirement Benefit Cuts Could Hurt TSP Contribution Levels

Employees would have less disposable income left for voluntary investments in their retirement, TSP official notes.