How Not to Lose Your FEHB in Retirement
Federal employees can lose FEHB coverage in retirement unless they meet certain criteria.
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.
Is the TSP Really Cheap?
How do the TSP fund expenses compare to comparable funds outside of the TSP?
What is Driving the 2023 FEHB Premium Increases?
OPM has provided more details about the 2023 FEHB premium increases and what is driving them.
The Stock Market is Down in 2022; How Are TSP Participants Responding?
Although TSP fund performance is down sharply in 2022, the majority of TSP participants appear to be staying the course with their investing.
Enhanced Gender Affirming Care Will Be Available in 2023 FEHB Plans
OPM said that 2023 FEHB plans will provide a number of “enhanced benefit offerings” in areas such as gender dysphoria and Assisted Reproductive Technology.
4.1% Differential Between 2023 Pay Raise, COLA
Inflation has been rising fast, and the 2023 COLA was just announced. Even with a projected 2023 pay raise of 4.6%, purchasing power is declining fast.
Big Changes Coming to Some 2023 FEHB Plans
Some federal employees will need to make changes to their FEHB plans for 2023 as a result of some upcoming changes to various plans.
2023 FEHB Premium Increases for Federal Employees Under Blue Cross Blue Shield
2023 FEHB premiums are increasing considerably. How much more will federal employees under the nationwide Blue Cross Blue Shield programs have to pay?
Guide to 2022 Federal Benefits Open Season
This is an overview of the benefits available to federal employees and retirees during Open Season.
TSP Losses Accelerate: One TSP Fund Down About 30% This Year
Losses in TSP Funds deepened in September and stocks had the worst nine months of a calendar year since 2002.
