Pay & Benefits
2025 FEHB Open Season Starts on November 11th. Are You In the Right Health Plan?
These are some tips to help federal employees choose the best 2025 health plan during the FEHB Open Season.
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
Another Bill Introduced to Cut Locality Pay of Teleworking Federal Employees
Another bill has been introduced that targets locality pay of federal employees who telework.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Matching Hits New High and Warning Signs as Bull Market Continues
The percentage of TSP investors getting the full government match continues to go up and high returns this year fuels TSP investor optimism.
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How Federal Employees Can Maximize Their Annual Leave
Annual leave is a valuable benefit for federal employees, so it is important they know how to use it to their advantage.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employees Report Higher Pay Satisfaction in 2024 FEVS
The 2024 FEVS results show a rebound in federal employees' pay satisfaction. Inflation appears to be driving the fluctuations in the scores.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Increase Paid Leave for Federal Employees in Military Reserves
Proposed legislation would dramatically increase allotted paid military leave days for federal employees in the National Guard or reserve forces.
Pay & Benefits
What is the Difference Between the COLA and Pay Raise?
The annual COLA and pay raise are complex and often a source of confusion. While both impact pay, they have important differences.
Pay & Benefits
How Federal Employees Can (Potentially) Increase Their Pay
How does locality pay work, and what can federal employees do if they believe theirs is incorrect?
Pay & Benefits
2025 FEHB Premium Increases for Blue Cross Blue Shield Nationwide Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield is among the more popular FEHB plans. How much have 2025 premiums increased over last year?
Pay & Benefits
Rule Would Change Pay Criteria for 17k Federal Employees
A proposed rule will increase the pay of a significant number of Federal Wage System federal employees.