Benefits
DOD health plan cuts pharmacy network by nearly 15,000 outlets
Many were small, independent operations that already had decided not to participate next year due to lowered reimbursements. But many were surprised by their dismissal—and patients with specialized drug needs could face difficulties in the transition.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Do Organizations Care About Workers' Financial Wellness?
Employee Benefit Research Institute's Paul Fronstin joins the podcast to discuss the 2022 Workplace Wellness Survey.
Employee Policy
The fight to codify Civil Service protections
Professor of public policy and political science Dr. Donald Kettl joins our partner site podcast to discuss the future of anti-Schedule F legislation.
TSP
TSP funds tick up after two months of losses
Nearly all of the funds in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings plan posted gains in October.
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Pay
Sen. Kaine ‘optimistic’ that anti-Schedule F bill will get a floor vote this year
The Democratic senator said that Trump's abortive effort to make thousands of federal workers effectively at-will employees was not really aimed at dealing with poor performers, and was “not honest.”
Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness and customer service
Georgetown University’s Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan join our partner site podcast to discuss the lack of administrative burdens in the new Education Department application.
Employee Policy
Sens. Feinstein and Kaine: Congress must act to protect federal workers
The legislators argue that Congress needs to pass legislation that would prevent future presidents from replacing career, nonpartisan federal employees with political appointees.
Benefits
Education Dept. issues more rules to simplify Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Rules set to take effect next July expand which past loan repayments will apply for the program as well as simplify the employment certification process for some applicants.
Benefits
Employers: Growing concern about covering workers’ mental health needs
Nearly half of large employers say growing numbers of workers were using mental health services, in a KFF annual employer survey. Problem: About one-third also report their health plan’s network didn’t have enough behavioral health care providers get employees the timely care they need.
Benefits
OPM: New way agencies can help feds with Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Federal agencies can now certify a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program applicant’s past service elsewhere in the government.
Pay & Benefits
Why Every Active Federal Employee Should Consider a Flexible Spending Account
You can contribute pre-tax dollars for qualified health care expenses, among other things.
Retirement
Choosing the best 2023 dates to retire
Tammy Flanagan joins our partner podcast to discuss her annual best dates to retire column.
Benefits
A closer look at 2023 Federal Employee Health Benefits premiums
Wondering how the increase might impact your FEHB plan choice? We’ll walk you through it.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Authorized a New Way Agencies Can Help Feds with Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Federal agencies can now certify a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program applicant’s past service elsewhere in the government.
Pay
What workers want from their jobs other than good pay
Labor researchers say while wages are important, other elements can also help to recruit employees and keep them aboard.
Pay & Benefits
A Closer Look at 2023 Federal Employee Health Benefits Premiums
Wondering how the increase might impact your FEHB plan choice? We’ll walk you through it.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Choosing the Best 2023 Dates to Retire
Tammy Flanagan joins the podcast to discuss her annual best dates to retire column.
Benefits
U.S. military will pay for troops to travel for abortions
Post-Roe abortion restrictions already are hurting recruiting and retention, defense officials say.
Benefits
OPM approves emergency leave transfer program, for workers affected by Hurricane Ian
This program is the third leave donation allowance made in the past 60 days.
Benefits