President Obama Proposes Freeze on Federal Civilian Employee Pay for 2 Years
President Obama will announce a 2 year freeze on federal employee pay to affect all civilian employees.
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.
Defying Gravity: How You Can Control the Increasing Costs of Healthcare
The average FEHB premium will increase 7.2% this year. What can you do to create your own gravity and hold your health care costs down?
What is FEGLI and How Does It Benefit a Federal Employee?
Changes have been made to the federal FEGLI program. What is FEGLI and what are the changes? Here is a summary.
Pets, Health Care and Political Sensitivity
A recent article on pet insurance for federal employees stirred up a hornet’s nest. Here is what happened.
Pet Insurance, Domestic Federal Employee Partners, and Health Insurance
What do topics as varied as pet insurance, domestic federal employee partners, and federal employee health insurance have in common? For those who may not quickly see a relationship between these widely varying topics, here is your answer.
Will We Miss Two Paid Holidays During This Christmas Season?
Some people are apparently planning ahead and are very curious about their paid holidays (or lack of them) during the upcoming Christmas season. For those who asked (or were even thinking about the question) here is the answer you are undoubtedly hoping to get.
Will You Sign Up for Federal Employee Dental or Vision Insurance?
The new FEDVIP premiums for 2011 are out and, like health insurance, will be higher.
Why Are Your Health Insurance Premiums Going Up?
Why are your insurance premiums going up and how much money could you save by checking out the different costs and benefits for each plan?
2011 Health Insurance Premium Rates Going Up
How much will your health insurance cost increase next year? On average, about 7.2%–at least that will be your share of the increase. Here are the details.
Do You Trust Congress With Your TSP Investment?
How safe are your investments in the TSP? It is a model program for retirement, according to some experts, but keep a close eye on it. Some in Congress see a better way to invest your money–and, perhaps, a way to help out some of their constituents at the same time.
