How to Save Money On Your Federal Health Insurance
Here are tips from an expert on the federal employee health insurance program (FEHB) on how federal employees can save money by learning more about the program.
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.
Will the Self Plus One Option Save You Money Next Year?
Many of our users have been wondering if the new Self Plus One option will save them money over the family option next year. FedSmith.com has put together an analysis of FEHB premiums to quickly compare the costs between the two options for the various plans in the FEHB to help you determine if you will save money with this new option.
House Passes Legislation to Limit Bonuses of Senior VA Executives in FY 2016
The House of Representatives passed legislation this week that would limit bonuses paid to Veterans Affairs employees in the Senior Executive Service to $2 million in FY 2016.
Federal Employees Petition White House for an Extra Paid Holiday at Thanksgiving
An online petition was recently started that asks the White House to give federal employees an extra paid day off at Thanksgiving.
Federal Salary Council Sees Federal Workers as Substantially Underpaid
The Federal Salary Council has concluded, as it has in past years, that federal employees are generally underpaid by about 35%.
OPM Announces Changes to Long Term Insurance for Opposite Sex Partners
Expanded eligibility has been announced for applying for coverage under the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). The change will be effective on November 30th.
Legislation Aims to Protect Federal Employees’ Pensions From Payday Lenders
Legislation recently introduced by Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) aims to protect federal workers, military retirees, and postal retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions to any situation where a federal or military pension is used as consideration for an “advance.”
Legislation Introduced to Block Bonuses for Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced legislation that would withhold bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct.
Budget Deal Includes Protections for Medicare Part B Recipients
Federal retirees who are also enrolled in Medicare part B will be glad to know that the budget deal put forth in the House includes language to protect them from a sharp increase in premiums.
What Would a Ryan House Speakership Mean for Federal Employees?
What might a House of Representatives led by Paul Ryan look like for federal employees? The best way to answer this question is to look at the history of proposals Ryan has advocated that pertain to the federal workforce.
