Why Your FEHB Plan Might Be Costing You Thousands—And How to Fix It
These are 7 steps to help federal employees choose the right FEHB plan during open season.
Going for Broke? This Shutdown is Different, May Last Longer and Reshape the Federal Government
The 2025 government shutdown feels different. It may last longer and may reshape the federal government and the federal workforce.
Delayed CPI Release Postpones 2026 COLA Calculation: Implications for Federal Retirees and the Workforce
Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA with it. Federal retirees and Social Security recipients face uncertainty over next year’s benefit increase.
Layoffs Underway as Shutdown Drags On
The Trump administration has begun the process of laying off federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Federal Employees Face 12% Jump in 2026 FEHB Premiums
2026 FEHB premiums are facing another double-digit increase, continuing a trend of rising healthcare costs for federal employees and retirees.
Retirement Claims Drop Sharply in September, Easing OPM Retirement Backlog
A summer retirement surge has strained OPM, but the pace slowed in September. Another wave appears to be coming soon though.
Could Your Federal Employer Health Benefit Plan Be a Source of Tax Revenue to Shore Up Social Security?
Taxing employer sponsored insurance plans may be a stealthy way to increase the taxable wage base used by Social Security.
More Financial Relief Bills Proposed for Federal Employees Amid Government Shutdown
Two bills aim to protect federal workers and contractors from financial harm during government shutdowns.
When Do Federal Retirees Start Receiving COLAs? A Complete Guide
Discover how federal retirees can safeguard their pensions against inflation with COLAs—when they start, how much they are, and why they matter!
Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?
What does the government shutdown mean for MSPB claims?
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