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.
Which FEHB plans have the biggest monthly increases for an employee over last year? Which are the most expensive plans by employee monthly share? Which are the cheapest plans by employee monthly share? Here is a breakdown.
The average premiums under the FEHB are going up 6.2% in 2017. NARFE President Richard G. Thissen called the increase in enrollee costs “relatively modest.”
Federal employees under FLTCIP are facing a big hike in long-term care premiums. The author suggests they stay calm and explore other options.
The average rate increase for 2017 under the health insurance plan for federal employees (FEHB) will be 6.2% in 2017.
The possibility of a shutdown is again facing federal employees as the fiscal year draws to a close. What will happen to your pay if there is a partial government shutdown?
OPM has released a back pay calculator to help federal agencies calculate back pay awards and interest payments owed to federal employees who have faced unwarranted personnel actions against them.
Three Congressmen sent a letter to OPM requesting that the enrollment deadline for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) be extended so federal employees have more time to weigh their options in light of the steep premium increases they are facing.
The total compensation differential between federal and private sector employees continues to grow larger after the end of a partial federal pay freeze.
Federal employees and retirees will face a series of difficult decisions over the next month as they think about funding their benefit contributions in the midst of rising costs.
Congress has introduced several bills recently that are designed to encourage federal employees to use ride sharing services such as Uber when traveling or commuting.
