1.9 Percent Raise for Federal Employees Moving Forward
Congress is again punting on taking a role in determining the 2018 federal employee pay raise. Here is the latest on the raise issue.
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 Modernization Act is Now Law
The TSP Modernization Act, a bill allowing federal employees to make multiple age-based or post-separation withdrawals from the TSP, has now become law.
Determining Your Medicare Part B Premium Cost Has Gotten More Complicated
The 2018 Medicare Part B premiums have been released, but the formula for figuring them out has become more complex.
Bill Would Require Agencies to Pay Accrued Interest Resulting from Veterans’ Pension Payment Errors
Recently introduced legislation would protect veterans from having to pay back interest resulting from agency mistakes in the calculation of certain benefits.
Hatch Drops Catch-Up Contributions Amendment from Senate Tax Bill
An amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that had the potential to impact federal employees who invest in the TSP has been taken off the table.
More Tuition Discounts Available for Federal Employees
OPM has announced the addition of four new academic institutions to its tuition discount program for federal employees.
Who is the Highest Paid ‘Federal Employee’ in America?
Who is the highest paid “federal employee” in the country, and what is his annual salary?
A Refresher on Holiday Pay
With the holiday season approaching, some federal employees may be wondering how this can affect their paychecks. Here is a quick refresher.
Are You Ready for Open Season?
The 2017 federal benefits Open Season is now underway. Here is some information that can help you in evaluating your benefits decisions.
Give Yourself a Raise with a FEGLI Option B Alternative
Is FEGLI Option B always the best deal? The author says that unannounced rate increases can mean it may not be the most affordable option over time.
