New Type of FSA Account Authorized
Meanwhile, OPM has said that starting with calendar year 2006, the federal flexible spending account program will introduce a “limited …More
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The vision and dental benefits program will be roughly modeled after the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program, in that …More
OPM Outlines Vision and Dental Benefits Package
The Office of Personnel Management has sent a contract solicitation to the insurance industry for creating the vision and dental …More
Key Interest Rate Set
The interest rate the government uses for various purposes related to federal retirement programs-including the rate of return on “voluntary …More
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Consumer Driven Health Plan gives you more of what you need to make the smartest health care decisions for you …More
New Medicare Rates for 2006
Meanwhile, Medicare has announced the new premium and copayment rates for 2006 for enrollees in Part A (hospital insurance) and …More
Penalty Provision Wouldn’t Apply
In general, those who are eligible for Medicare benefits by next May 15 and who fail to sign up for …More
Part D Begins, But Not of Interest to Most Federal Retirees
Through May 15, Medicare is conducting an open enrollment period for its new prescription drug benefit, called Part D. Enrollment …More
Time for Catch-Ups Running Out
Employees who are age 50 or above-or who will turn 50 before the end of the year-still have time to …More
TSP Crosses 3.5 Million Level
There are now more than 3.5 million participants in the Thrift Savings Plan, TSP statistics show, with a total of …More
Bad Month for TSP Funds
All Thrift Savings Plan funds were down in October except the government securities (G) fund, which by design cannot have …More
Findings Touch on Sensitive Areas
While many of the points the GAO report raises are frequently repeated ones, the report is a timely one, coming …More
GAO Summarizes Views on Performance Pay
The Government Accountability Office has issued a report (GAO-05-832SP) on a symposium it convened earlier this year among experts on …More
Unions Sue DoD Over Personnel System
As expected, a group of federal unions-led by the American Federation of Government Employees-has filed suit to block portions of …More
Expert’s View: Is Medicare Part D for You?
Those with Federal Employees Health Benefits program coverage who are eligible for Medicare should review their prescription drug out-of-pocket expenses …More
Changes are Relatively Minor
For the calendar 2006 plan year, there will be 279 plan choices, up by 30 from currently, reflecting several new …More
Most Stick With their Plans
During open seasons, the overwhelming majority of FEHB enrollees stick with their current coverage. However, officials advise that at a …More
THE CONSUMER DRIVEN HEALTH PLAN FROM THE APWU HEALTH PLAN GIVES YOU MORE THAN YOU PUT IN
More and more Federal and Postal employees are taking a serious look at the Consumer Driven Health Plan option offered …More
Open Season Coming Up
Starting November 14 and running through December 12 is the annual open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, …More
Early Marker Set for 2007 Raise
An early marker has been set for the January 2007—not 2006—federal pay raise, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported …More
Proposal Targets 2006 Raise
A group of senators has proposed a package of spending cuts aimed at offsetting costs of hurricane relief that includes …More
Expert’s View: Figuring a CSRS Offset Annuity
Employees covered by CSRS Offset are in an oddball federal retirement system, writes benefits expert Reg Jones. “Nothing ever seems …More
Bid to Block Closings Fails
The House has rejected, on a 324-85 vote, a bid to stop the base closings and realignment package crafted this …More
Summary of New DoD Personnel Rules
For a closer look at the DoD personnel rules, go to fedweek.com/HotFreeNews in the hot free info section of our …More
Some Changes Since Proposed Regs
While the final DoD rules generally track the proposed rules issued earlier this year, the Pentagon did make some changes …More
Union Provisions a Main Sticking Point
As with similar changes being attempted at the Department of Homeland Security, union rights have been a particular sticking point …More
Much Left to Be Decided
The rules are the latest step under authority DoD received two years ago to revamp many of its personnel practices, …More
Pay Raises Not Affected—For Now
Officials said that no DoD employees will have their January 2006 raises affected by the NSPS system. Employees in Spirals …More
DoD Moves to Launch Personnel System
The Pentagon has issued final rules to carry out its national security personnel system, with a goal of implementing new …More
Hot New Jobs, By John Grobe
I bet that heading got your attention. Unfortunately, this article will not be a grab bag of currently open positions …More
