President Proposes 1.9% Average 2018 Federal Employee Raise
President Trump has issued a letter announcing the alternative federal pay raise for 2018 will average 1.9%.
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.
Shutdown – There You Go Again
The last government shutdown cost the government roughly $24 billion and now the threat is looming again. Besides impacting federal employees, the author notes that many other businesses and services can also be affected.
TSP Hardship Withdrawals and Hurricane Harvey
Based on past experience, the TSP may provide aid to federal employees impacted by Hurricane Harvey via hardship in-service withdrawals.
Will Burlington and VA Beach Become Locality Pay Areas?
No action is currently being taken to add new locality pay areas. Here is a summary and a prognosis for adding new ones in January.
Will New Federal Locality Pay Areas be Added for 2018?
Will new locality pay areas be added in 2018 for the federal employee workforce?
Traveling Federal Employees to Get Small Increase in Lodging Rates
GSA has announced the per diem rates for FY 2018 which go into effect in the fall.
Federal Employees, Federal Benefits and Debt
The Treasury Secretary says the government needs authority to borrow more money by September 29th. Could federal pension payments be suspended after this date?
Continuing Health Coverage When Leaving A Federal Job
If you leave your federal job, you may be eligible to temporarily continue your health insurance under the FEHB.
OPM Wants You to Verify Your FEGLI Changes
Did you make changes to your FEGLI elections during last year’s open season? OPM wants to make sure you get the correct coverage.
CBO Weighs in on TSP Modernization Act
The CBO has released an analysis of bills that would allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from their TSP accounts.
