Can’t Make Your FEGLI Selections in Time? You May Have Options
Are you planning to take advantage of the FEGLI open season but can’t make your selections before the deadline? You may still be able to participate according to new guidance from OPM.
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.
Paying FEHB Premiums While in a Nonpay Status
OPM is proposing to provide agencies discretion in taking on debt for an employee’s share of FEHB premiums while the employee is in a nonpay status.
Maximum Earnings Limitations on Federal Pay
There are statutory provisions that can cause your pay to be much less than you expect after you’ve worked overtime or other premium hours, such as work at night, on a holiday or on a Sunday. The author explains how these work.
The Problem with Self Plus One
The “self plus one” option under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program has proven to be quite costly. The author looks at how high some of the premiums are and the possible cause.
2017 Federal Pay Raise and COLA Update
What is the status of a 2017 raise for federal employees, next year’s COLA increase, proposed locality pay changes and military pay? Here is an update.
100+ “Rest of U.S.” Locations Recommended for Federal Locality Pay
The Federal Salary Council is recommending evaluation of more than 100 counties and statistical metropolitan areas for inclusion in the locality pay system for federal employees.
FEGLI Open Season Starts Today
The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance open season is taking place September 1 – September 30. OPM has provided some important last minute information and resources.
How Much Will Your Pay Increase in 2017? President Submits Pay Plan
As has been done in recent years, President Obama has issued a letter outlining the federal employee pay raise in 2017.
Average Salary Much Higher In Some Agencies
Which agencies have the highest average salary and which agencies have the lowest? There is a very wide range—from $173,854 to $73,047.
FEGLI Open Season Starts in September – Are You Ready?
The upcoming FEGLI open season runs for the month of September. OPM has provided these resources to help you make the most of it.
