Expansion of Benefits Bill Considered
The Senate is considering expanding the benefits provisions of a House-passed bill (HR-1256) already containing several such changes. A Senate …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersCorrection on FSA Claim Submission
An item in last week’s FEDweek newsletter gave an incorrect deadline for filing claims under the flexible spending account program …More
OPM May Tighten Incentive Payment Policies
OPM is reviewing policies on the so-called "3Rs"–recruitment, retention and relocation incentives–and may tighten rules governing the payments in response …More
Mutual Fund Availability also Weighed
Twenty-nine percent of CSRS investors in the survey and 36 percent of FERS investors said the TSP would be better …More
More Fund Choices May Be Ahead
The full Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a tobacco policy bill (S-982) that is a counterpart to …More
Budget Also on Plate
Also getting attention over the next several weeks will be the annual appropriations bills, which leaders are hoping to get …More
GAO Repeats Criticisms of NSPS
GAO recently repeated several long-standing criticisms of NSPS in written responses to questions after a House hearing earlier this year. …More
Barriers Arise to Repeal Bid
Federal unions continue to urge Congress to kill the NSPS program without further ado, but Capitol Hill leaders may be …More
NSPS Will Be a Focus in DoD Bill
Congress over the upcoming weeks will begin writing several key pieces of legislation that could include important changes in personnel …More
Expert’s View: Earning, Carrying and Cashing Annual Leave
One of the best benefits of federal employment is the fact that you can earn annual leave, writes benefits expert …More
Domestic Partners Bills Offered
Bills offered in the House and Senate (HR-2517 and S-1102) would make same-sex domestic partners of federal employees living together …More
FAA Action May Be Overturned
The House has passed an FAA reauthorization measure (HR-915) that among other things could in effect turn back the clock …More
FSA Deadline Reminder
May 31 is the deadline for submitting claims against last year’s flexible spending account funds. Any reimbursable expenses must have …More
GSA Details Green Building Spending Plans
For a summary from GSA regarding how it plans to spend funds authorized by the recent economic stimulus bill, go …More
Professional Liability Insurance–Choice of Several Different Payment
Options That Best Suit You http://www.career-guard.com/ Most federal employees cannot afford the prohibitive cost of defending themselves against potential threats …More
Effort Ahead to Turn Fed Buildings Green
The recently enacted economic stimulus bill directs $750 million to renovate and construct federal buildings and courthouses, $300 million to …More
Retirement Bills Also Moving
The committee meanwhile approved several retirement-related bills, including: S-469, which would change the calculation of CSRS annuities to remove a …More
Telework Proposal Advances
In the latest bid to light a fire under the federal telework program, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs …More
White House’s Views on Whistleblower Bill
The administration generally supports the bill (HR-1507), which among other things would expand protections to TSA screeners, broaden the types …More
Compromise on Whistleblower Plan Raised
The Obama administration has proposed a compromise designed to overcome what has been the major obstacle in recent years to …More
OPM Calls for Agency Help on Telework Initiative
OPM has sent a memo to agencies asking them to help on two elements of its recently announced initiative to …More
Expert’s View: Early Retirement Plusses and Minuses
You need to be prepared to make an intelligent decision if an early retirement offer comes your way, writes benefits …More
COLA Count Still Less Than Zero
Seven months into the counting period for the January 2010 retiree COLA, retirees stand to receive no increase because the …More
New Offerings Also Detailed
The new benefit offerings will include: higher home health care reimbursement, up to 100 percent of the daily benefit amount; …More
Premium Hikes Called Necessary
OPM said the increases were necessary because law requires that rates be sufficient to cover the expected cost of benefits, …More
New Premiums Detailed
OPM also has added details regarding the earlier announced benefit and premium changes under the new contract, which is to …More
FLTCIP Enrollment Period Expected in Fall
Changes in offerings in the FLTCIP long-term care insurance program under a newly issued contract likely will be available this …More
Promotion Rule Change Delayed Again
OPM has delayed for a second time a rule change initiated by the Bush administration that would end the requirement …More
Expert’s View: Part-Time Work and Retirement
Under current law, the annuity of someone who performed part-time work would be greater if the part-time service were performed …More
Reminder Sent on Emergency Flexibilities
OPM has sent a reminder to agencies regarding special personnel authorities available for use in emergencies including pandemic influenza, covering …More
