Pay & Benefits
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Still on Hold for New Applicants
OPM has extended the suspension on long term care insurance (FLTCIP) applications.
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.
Pay & Benefits
11 Tips for Newer Federal Employees
These are some tips to help new federal employees understand their benefits and jumpstart their retirement savings.
Retirement
COLA Calculations, Inflation and Stock Market Records
America had an election and inflation was a factor for voters. The stock market is booming. Here are the latest inflation figures and how the COLA compares to…
Pay & Benefits
Are You Ready for FEHB Open Season?
Open Season for the 2025 FEHB plan year is underway. Here is some information to help.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Make This Mistake During FEHB Open Season
FEHB premiums are rising sharply as seen in the BCBS historical costs. Failing to analyze and compare plans during Open Season could be a big mistake.
Pay & Benefits
Zero Percent Return for the C Fund Over the Next 10 Years?!
The stock market is at record high levels. What does that mean for future returns?
Pay & Benefits
FSA vs HSA: Options on Healthcare Savings
FSA and HSA accounts are options federal employees have to help save on the cost of FEHB health insurance.
Pay & Benefits
Historical FEHB Premium Increases for Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health insurance costs continue to go up each year. How much have FEHB premiums under Blue Cross Blue Shield risen since 2019?
Pay & Benefits
One TSP Fund Up About 21% in 2024 But TSP Returns Drop in October
TSP returns for all Funds were down except for the G Fund due largely to a decline on the last trading day. TSP performance so far in 2024…