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Pay & Benefits
Get the latest federal employee pay news, including updates on federal pay raises, GS pay scale changes, locality pay, and federal compensation policy. Stay informed on TSP news, TSP fund performance, contribution limits, and investment updates. This category also covers FEHB premiums, FEGLI rates, FEDVIP dental and vision benefits, and major OPM policy changes, federal workforce legislation, and other developments that impact federal employee pay, benefits, and take‑home compensation.
TSP Provides Update on Implementing TSP Modernization Act
The TSP has provided new information on the implementation of the TSP Modernization Act.
FEDVIP Coming Soon for Military Families
OPM is reminding military families that they will need to participate in the federal benefits open season this year for FEDVIP dental and vision coverage.
CBO Says Increased Retirement Contributions Would Save $109 Billion
A CBO report says that increasing federal employees’ share of retirement contributions would lead to significant savings.
Will My Federal Retirement Benefits Be a Meaningful Source of Income for Me?
I entered federal service late in my working life (at age 52). Will my federal retirement benefits be a meaningful source of income for me?
TSP Should Remain the Investment of Choice for Federal Employees and Retirees
While costs for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds continue to decrease, the TSP remains an investment bargain for Federal employees and retirees.
Will Proposed Compensation Changes Help or Hurt Federal Hiring?
The author offers an analysis of the recent proposals to reduce retirement benefits as they relate to pay and recruiting.
House Committee Hearing Addresses Proposed Benefits Cuts
A hearing held by a House Committee yesterday addressed recent proposals to cut federal employees’ retirement benefits.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Theft Protection for OPM Data Breaches
Legislation that would provide free lifetime identity theft protection to victims of OPM’s data breaches has been reintroduced in the House.
The Cost of the Proposed Benefits Cuts
The author says that recent proposals will end up reducing federal employees’ benefits by more than the value of the TSP’s F, S and I Funds combined.
