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Beware Federal Employees: Mandatory Medicare First Step to Eliminating FEHB Coverage for Retirees?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 19, 2021 1:12 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement, Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Postal reform legislation may impact the rest of the federal workforce by changing Medicare eligibility and increasing FEHB costs.

Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Outlines Positions on Federal Employees’ Pay and Benefits

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: October 1, 2020 2:55 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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NARFE has provided responses from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden to questions about federal employees’ pay and benefits.

Is it Wise to Suspend RMDs for 2020?

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldMarch 26, 2020 7:10 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Congress has allowed the suspension of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020 due to the coronavirus.

Federal Employees, Unions and Political Donations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 27, 2020 2:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Politics and federal employees can be tricky. Here are the federal employee unions with the largest donations to politicians.

NARFE Elects a New National President

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: October 14, 2018 12:03 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

NARFE recently elected a new national president. These are some of the issues on which he campaigned and wants to focus.

The Cost of the Proposed Benefits Cuts

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: May 21, 2018 7:12 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The author says that recent proposals will end up reducing federal employees’ benefits by more than the value of the TSP’s F, S and I Funds combined.

Should You Elect Medicare Part B?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOctober 29, 2017 12:00 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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While there is no “one size fits all” answer on Medicare Part B, these are some things you should keep in mind when deciding whether to enroll.

Alternative Ways to Determine Future COLAs

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldAugust 21, 2017 3:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Alternative ways have at times been considered for computing benefits payments to federal retirees. The author describes some of the options.

NARFE Response to ‘NARFE Embroiled in Political Controversy’

By Jon DowieJune 23, 2017 1:05 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

NARFE has issued a statement in response to an article written by FedSmith.com author Michael Wald about a proposal to allow its National President to seek a third term.

NARFE Embroiled In Political Controversy

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldJune 22, 2017 1:59 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

NARFE is facing a backlash from members for suggesting that its current National President be allowed to seek a third term.

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