2016 Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have announced the 2016 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have announced the 2016 premiums and deductibles for the Medicare outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs.
Legislation recently introduced by Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) aims to protect federal workers, military retirees, and postal retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions to any situation where a federal or military pension is used as consideration for an “advance.”
The Office of Personnel Management processed over 10,000 retirement applications in October, however, there are still over 12,000 backlogged applications.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would end mandatory labor unions at the Internal Revenue Service.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has released a detailed plan to reform the Veterans Administration that he promises will “decrease wait times, improve healthcare outcomes, and facilitate a seamless transition from service into civilian life.”
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced legislation that would withhold bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct.
The Energy Department says they take Halloween very seriously. To celebrate, the agency has published instructions for making some green energy themed costumes to liven up your Halloween party.
Federal retirees who are also enrolled in Medicare part B will be glad to know that the budget deal put forth in the House includes language to protect them from a sharp increase in premiums.
House Republicans have introduced a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen.
What might a House of Representatives led by Paul Ryan look like for federal employees? The best way to answer this question is to look at the history of proposals Ryan has advocated that pertain to the federal workforce.