Pay & Benefits
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Just Got More Expensive for Some
Premium rates under the program rose for new enrollees as of Aug. 1.
Pay & Benefits
Navy Takes Charge in Finding a Contractor to Protect OPM Hack Victims
Deal is to be awarded by the end of August.
Pay & Benefits
More Delays Hold Back OPM Hack Victims From Receiving Protection Benefits
Request for offers from contractors now not expected until next week.
Defense
Despite Possible Government Shutdown, Many Military Families Think Congress Will Reverse Sequestration in the Fall
Service members though are increasingly worried about changes to health care and retirement benefits, according to survey.
Pay & Benefits
Get Counseling
Some agencies are falling down on the job of providing retirement information to their employees.
Pay & Benefits
A Big Appetite for Additional Hack Protections, Extra Paid Sick Leave for Some Feds and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Way More Feds Signed Up for Post-Hack Protections Than Anyone Anticipated
High rate of acceptance will likely raise the cost of OPM’s next contract.
Pay & Benefits
Does Identity-Theft Protection Really Work?
Victims of data breaches are usually offered identity-theft-protection services, but even the companies that promise to safeguard your identity are far from infallible.
Pay & Benefits
TSP’s Future: Flexible Withdrawals and Mutual Fund Options
But some changes would require legislation and are likely a long way off, officials note.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Leader: Give Hack Victims Lifetime Protection Services, and Then Some
OPM should drastically expand what it is offering breach victims, Democratic whip says.
Pay & Benefits
8 Reasons Your Retirement Estimate May be Inaccurate
Some common pitfalls to watch out for.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Approves 10 Years of Protection Services for Hack Victims
Committee rejects emergency funding to boost OPM’s IT infrastructure.
Pay & Benefits
Removing Poor Performers, Avoiding Bad Financial Advice, Extending Probation for New Feds and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Advances Feds’ Pay Raise in Bill That May Also Increase Perks for Hack Victims
Democrats will attempt to offer an amendment that beefs up services for those affected by the OPM data breach.
Pay & Benefits
Which Federal Offices Care the Most About Employees’ Health and Wellness?
OPM shares results of 2014 assessment.
Management
OPM Takes Steps Toward Finding a Contractor to Notify Hack Victims
An information request put out to interested companies indicated a mid-August contract award is the "best case."
Pay & Benefits
Feds Dodge Proposed Cut to Their TSP Benefits
Senate deal on highway funding does not raise money through decreasing the rate of return on the G Fund.
Tech
OPM to Charge Agencies for Services Offered to Hack Victims
Agencies will have to scramble to find fiscal 2015 funding.
Defense