Pay & Benefits
Biden Signs Wildland Firefighter Pay Reform Into Law as Part of Infrastructure Package
Some federal wildland firefighters could see up to a $20,000 increase in base pay, and their positions will shift to a new “wildland firefighter” occupational series.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to Offer Same-Sex Spouses Another Chance at Survivor Benefits
A new notice this week announced that the federal government’s HR agency is waiving the requirement that a widow or widower be married to a federal worker for nine months to be eligible for survivor benefits in some cases.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Introduce Another Bill to Repeal Controversial Tax Rule Affecting Federal Retirees
Bipartisan legislation would replace a provision that reduces Social Security benefits for federal, state and local agency employees who spent time in the private sector with a new formula that accounts for their time outside of government, and provide rebates for current retirees.
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Health, Taxes and Savings
Why high deductible health plans are growing in popularity.
Pay & Benefits
An Alphabetical Health Insurance Option
A choice all federal retirees should at least consider this open season.
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How to Find the Best Health Plan During Open Season
You might even save some money in the process.
Pay & Benefits
A Bill to Resolve Prison Workers' Locality Pay Woes, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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TSP Funds Bounce Back After Rough September
Only one offering in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program ended October in the red.
Pay & Benefits
An End to Surprise Medical Bills
A new law prevents a trip to the emergency from becoming shockingly expensive.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Pay Raise Moves Forward Again
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to discuss pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Coming in 2022: A Mobile App for Federal Employees' Retirement Transactions
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Urge TSP to Include Diverse Managers in Mutual Fund Window
Group of Democratic lawmakers cites multiple studies that found that women- and minority-run asset managers were more likely to outperform financial markets.
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House Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Overhaul Federal Firefighter Pay, Benefits
Under a new bipartisan bill, federal wildland firefighters would make at least $20 per hour.
Pay & Benefits
What to Expect if You’re Expecting to Retire Soon
Leaving in 2021? Here are some things you should know.
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Feds, Funding, Furloughs and the Fiscal Rollercoaster
How we got to where we are in the annual budget mess, and where we’re headed.
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Senate Appropriators Endorse Biden’s 2.7% Pay Raise for Feds in 2022
Spending bills unveiled by Senate Democrats Monday were silent on the issue of federal employee compensation, potentially clearing the way for President Biden’s plan.
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OPM to Propose Expanding Dental and Vision Benefits to More Federal Workers
In a new proposed rule, OPM would extend eligibility to temporary and part-time workers, as well as federal firefighters and other “intermittent” first responders.
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Open Season To-Do List
Don’t let health insurance decisions and deadlines sneak up on you.
Pay & Benefits
Annual Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming Next Month, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
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