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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limits Will be Higher in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 19, 2018 2:03 PM | Updated: Nov 28, 2018 10:23 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The 2019 contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will see a slight increase over 2018.

Preparing for the 2018 Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2018 2:33 PM | Updated: Nov 7, 2018 2:58 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

As the 2018 benefits open season approaches, OPM is providing federal employees with additional information to use in their planning.

OPM Begins Providing Information on 2017 Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 3, 2017 3:50 PM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:37 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has begun providing federal employees information to help them prepare for the 2017 federal benefits open season.

What Happens to Your Benefits If You Leave Before You Are Eligible for Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeJul 18, 2017 3:11 PM | Updated: Jul 25, 2017 11:53 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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What happens to your federal benefits if you leave before you are eligible to retire? Here is a summary.

Resources to Help You Prepare for Benefits Open Season

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 23, 2016 9:28 AM | Updated: Mar 19, 2018 11:38 AM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The Office of Personnel Management has released some documents to help federal workers prepare for the upcoming benefits open season this fall.

OPM Explains the Need for the FSAFEDS Blackout

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2016 9:43 AM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 4:23 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management explained in a recent blog post why the upcoming temporary blackout for the FSAFEDS program is necessary.

Temporary Blackout Coming for FSAFEDS – Here is What This Means for You

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 19, 2016 5:37 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A claims submission blackout will be in effect for the FSAFEDS program for the month of August. Federal employees who need financial assistance during this time will have the option of getting short term, interest free loans.

FSAFEDS Program Getting a New Administrator

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 19, 2016 1:40 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 4:23 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

The Office of Personnel Management has announced that a new administrator will take over for FSAFEDS in September.

FSAFEDS Increasing Maximum Contribution in 2015

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 10, 2014 3:57 PM | Updated: Aug 25, 2016 4:27 PM Categories Federal Workforce News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

OPM has announced that the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is increasing the maximum contribution to $2,550 for 2015.

Changes to Your Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS)

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 28, 2014 10:43 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

There are two important changes to the flexible spending account program for federal employees for 2015. Here are the changes.

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