OPM’s Retirement Backlog Stays Above 16,000 in November
OPM made a small reduction to its backlog of retirement applications, but it remains above 16,000 as of the end of November.
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OPM made a small reduction to its backlog of retirement applications, but it remains above 16,000 as of the end of November.
The average premium increase for premiums under the FEHB will be 6.2% in 2017. There are also many changes to plans in the program. The author describes some of these changes and how to find them for your preferred health plan.
The Office of Personnel Management issued a reminder to federal workers to always be sure to follow dismissal procedures when emergencies or other special events disrupt the normal workday.
The Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 recently took effect for certain newly hired federal employees. OPM has provided a fact sheet about who is eligible for this leave program and how to use it.
Some federal employees can take off for a week in January by using three days of annual leave. Here is how and why.
Two Senators have asked President Obama to freeze federal hiring during the transition between presidential administrations to combat the practice of “burrowing in” by political appointees.
The Office of Personnel Management is featured in a new report that highlights examples of wasteful government spending.
TSP stock funds were up in November. One fund is now up more than 14% for the year. Bond yields are also up. Here is why the market jumped and a big investing advantage for federal employees seeking to preserve their money if inflation recurs with faster economic growth.
In testimony offered to Congress, John Hancock explained the need for the recent premium increases to the FLTCIP.
Many federal employees are facing steep hikes in their long term care insurance premiums. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association provided suggestions at a Congressional hearing for ways to address the situation.