Early Marker Set for 2006 Raise
An early marker has been set for the January 2006
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A recent
Still Time for TSP Catch-Ups
Federal employees who are 50 and older, plus those who will turn that age by the end of the calendar …More
Some Agencies Get Interim Certification
Ten agencies have received
Expert Views: How High is Your High-3?
Getting the highest high-3 possible is the goal of every long-time federal employee, writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
FSA Re-Enrollment Required
While FEHB enrollment carries over from one year to the next even if the individual makes no new election during …More
Underserved States Changing
Also effective for the 2005 plan year is a change in the list of states deemed to be
Closer Look at HSAs, HRAs
For a closer look at how HSAs and HRAs work, including rules governing contributions and allowable expenses, go to www.fedweek.com/HotFreeNews …More
More Choice for Next Year
FEHB enrollees will have a greater range of choice than in recent past years, with 249 plans participating for the …More
COLA, Raise Two Different Things
The retiree COLA, which is set through an automatic inflation-linked process, has no direct effect on pay raises for active …More
2005 COLA Finalized
Those retired under the CSRS retirement system, who make up the large majority of federal retirees, will get a 2.7 …More
Rules on SES Restrictions Published
The Office of Personnel Management has published interim rules regarding the obligation of agencies to notify senior executives and other …More
Guidance on Leave Claims Issued
The Office of Personnel Management has issued guidance to agencies on the processing of claims for annual leave in light …More
NSPS Still on Schedule, DoD Says
The office in charge of designing the
Policy on Leave for Voting
With the elections next Tuesday (November 2), several agencies have sent out reminders regarding the government
What the Travel Comp Time Provision Says
Another provision of the reform bill would authorize compensatory time off for federal employees who must travel for official purposes …More
Bill Also Would Boost Training
The bill awaiting final signature also aims to improve agency training in several ways. It would require agencies to: link …More
Policy Change to Be Watched
One policy change regarding retention payments authorized under the bill would allow agencies to make those payments when employees are …More
Are you getting your money
www.definityhealth.com This fall, Federal and Postal employees have the opportunity to choose a health plan through the American Postal Workers …More
Bonus Authority Could Put Cash in Pocket
Legislation (S-129) recently cleared by Congress and awaiting President Bush
Misunderstandings Remain on Case
Despite-or perhaps because of-the length of time the special rate suit was pending, there remains wide confusion regarding who is …More
Special Rate Suit Reminder
Although some deadlines have passed in the settlement of the long-running suit over back pay for certain “special rate” employees, …More
Expert Views: What Not to Do When Retiring
There are many common mistakes federal employees make when retiring, writes benefits expert Reg Jones. “While these may seem like …More
Computer Networks Now Offers Unlimited Monthly Internet
Service to All of Federal Manager’s Daily Report Readers Computer Networks, Inc. Is pleased to announce that FEDweek Readers can …More
DoD Allocates Buyout Authority
The Defense Department has made its fiscal 2005 allocation across the military services and defense agencies of the 25,000 buyouts …More
What’s in, Out of DoD Bill
During the House-Senate conference on the fiscal 2005 Defense Department authorization bill, numerous provisions affecting civilian personnel were either dropped …More
Other Changes in DoD Bill
The DoD bill also: keeps the current base closing process on track; extends from 18 to 24 months the period …More
DoD Measure Orders Contracting Policy Changes
Congress has passed and sent to President Bush the fiscal 2005 Defense Department authorization bill (HR-4200) that contains several reforms …More
Vision-Dental Bill Clears House
The House just before recessing until mid-November passed a bill (HR-5295) to authorize a vision-dental benefits program for federal employees, …More
If you could build a better health plan, it might look just like this…
Walt Francis, principal author of Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees had this to say about the …More
