DOMA, SCOTUS and 8/26
August 26, 2013, is an important day for federal employees and retirees who are in legally recognized same-sex marriages. The author explains the significance of this date for people in this situation.
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Guidance from OPM on Supreme Court’s DOMA Ruling
OPM has begun issuing guidance for benefits that will be affected from the Supreme Court ruling the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional.
Are You Taking Advantage of All Your Federal Benefits?
Flexible spending accounts are open to many federal employees but it is a benefit often overlooked or misunderstood. Here is a quick summary of the program.
Flexible Spending Account Program Improved For Federal Workers
OPM said it will give federal workers enrolled in the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program an additional two-and-a-half months to incur claims for the 2005 plan year and use their 2005 account balances – in effect extending the “use-it or lose it” rule by two-and-a-half months.
