Medicare Part B Premiums Are Scheduled to Rise 52% in January
Starting in January, most retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), who also are enrolled in Medicare Part B, could see a 52% jump in their monthly Medicare premiums.
Month: August 2015
Let’s Kill The Performance Appraisal Process
With businesses learning that traditional performance appraisal processes are bad for business, the author says that it is time to admit they are bad for government too. He explains his reasoning for this opinion and provides suggestions for improving the process.
President Directs 1% Federal Pay Raise for 2016
President Obama has issued a letter directing an across-the-board pay raise of 1% for federal employees in 2016.
Does Having Unions in Government Make Sense?
The author says that unions, like the people they represent, come in a lot of flavors. He describes some of his own experiences which highlight both the good and the bad when it comes to unions and also says that the right leadership in agencies and unions can be a force for real progress.
Promotion While On Pay Retention
OPM.gov gives examples of GS promotions while on retained pay using the 2 step rule. But how do you calculate a GS promotion step if your retained pay is already well above the amount computed using the 2 step rule?
Fending Off Fraud
How susceptible are you to fraudulent scams and con artists who target your life savings? Learn common scams to be aware of and how to protect yourself from the stories of these other people who found their retirement savings at risk from fraudsters.
Federal Retirement Facts and Myths: Do You Know the Difference?
The author says there are a lot of myths and misconceptions regarding the federal retirement system and benefits for federal workers. He provides an example he recently saw firsthand when providing financial advice to a couple of long time federal employees.
FEHB and the Five Year Requirement
The five year period leading up to a federal employee’s retirement is of critical importance to utilizing FEHB in retirement.
Was My Personal Information Hacked… Or Not?
I recall reading that federal employees would be notified by June 30 whether or not their personal data had been compromised in the OPM data breaches, and if they received no notice, they could assume they were not compromised. Can you help me locate where I read this and how to determine the status of my personal information?
Position Sensitivity: Where It All Begins
What does it mean to say a position is sensitive and in the “public trust?”
