OPM has finally published proposed regulations to implement phased retirement. Continue ›

I'm amazed at the number of questions I get from employees that begin with the assumption that they can make whatever decision they want about a survivor annuity for their spouse. Continue ›

I've been getting a lot of questions from employees wanting to know if their retirement contributions will be increased. Continue ›

Representative Paul Ryan's budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 passed the House on March 21. Continue ›

One of the hottest proposals aimed at stemming the growth in entitlement spending is the Chained CPI. Continue ›

One of the hottest topics in the federal health benefits arena is the Postal Service's proposal to leave the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and set up a system of its own. Continue ›

On April 11, Joseph A. Continue ›

Over the last three weeks, I've described the origin of the Federal Employee Health Benefits program, focused on how premiums are set, explored how the eligibility to participate has evolved over the last half century, and how the FEHB program and Medicare have evolved to become a big part of most seniors' health benefits package, with a focus on Medicare Part A. Continue ›

Over the last two weeks, I've described the origin of the Federal Employee Health Benefits program, focused on how premiums are set, and explored how the eligibility to participate has evolved over the last half century. Continue ›

Last week I wrote about the origin of the Federal Employee Health Benefits program and focused on how premiums are set. Continue ›