Legislation Would Provide a COLA to Veterans
A pair of bills recently introduced in the House would provide an automatic cost of living adjustment for benefits provided to military veterans and their families.
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COLA Wars
Recently proposed legislation would apply a new COLA for all federal benefits programs, but the author cautions that it may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Congress Considering Change in Calculating Retiree Benefit Increases
Recently introduced legislation would change the COLA used in computing federal employee retirement benefits.
Are There Any Proposed Cuts to Benefits of Retired Federal Employees?
I am a federal employee who is already retired under CSRS. Are there any proposals for retirement changes that would impact those of us who have already left federal service?
Proposed Retirement Changes for Federal Employees
Changes are likely to occur in the federal retirement program. Here are some probable proposals that would impact current and future federal retirees.
Why Isn’t the President Giving Federal Retirees a Higher Raise?
Why isn’t the president giving a higher pay raise to federal retirees? I am a federal retiree and seeing current federal employees get a higher raise than me I feel is unfair.
The Best of 2016
The FedSmith.com authors posted many articles in 2016 to keep our readers informed. These are some of our (and your) favorites.
When Does an Employee Have to Retire to Receive the 2017 COLA?
An employee who plans to retire on 1/3/2017 wants to know if he has to be off of the government’s payroll by 12/31/16 to receive the COLA. The author provides the answer.
Legislation Introduced to Apply the Chained CPI to Social Security COLA
Legislation has been introduced that would make sweeping reforms to Social Security. The author says it would make cuts to the program that would potentially harm older Americans.
Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees
Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.
