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How Bad Are the Changes to FEHB Plan Benefits for 2017?

By Walton FrancisDecember 5, 2016 2:37 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The average premium increase for premiums under the FEHB will be 6.2% in 2017. There are also many changes to plans in the program. The author describes some of these changes and how to find them for your preferred health plan.

NARFE President Testifies on Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program Premium Increases

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldNovember 30, 2016 3:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Many federal employees are facing steep hikes in their long term care insurance premiums. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association provided suggestions at a Congressional hearing for ways to address the situation.

Across Political Boundaries, a Common Focus on Alzheimer’s

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldNovember 29, 2016 5:49 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is working to raise funds to help with the effort to eliminate Alzheimer’s.

Proposed Changes to Federal HR: From Worst Case to Possible

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 16, 2016 5:57 PM Categories Human Resources, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Many people expected a Hillary Clinton victory. Changes for federal employee pay and benefits may have been unlikely but now may have a greater chance of success. Here is a summary of possible proposals for change.

Low COLA? Blame it on Gasoline

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: October 24, 2016 8:43 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that a drop in gasoline prices is to blame for the very low COLA that was announced for 2017 this week.

Do Members of Congress Get a Special Pension Benefit That Other Federal Employees Do Not?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeUpdated: October 24, 2016 8:43 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

There is a common belief that Members of Congress have a special pension that will pay them their full salary as a pension for as little as five years of Congressional service. Is this really true?

FEHB After Retirement: What Changes Can You Expect?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeOctober 10, 2016 11:47 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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The Federal Employees Health Benefits program is one of the best benefits available to federal employees and retirees, and it can be carried into retirement after leaving federal service. The author describes some of the changes one can expect when carrying FEHB into retirement.

Groups Urge Lawmakers to Combat Rising Medicare Part B Premiums

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: October 8, 2016 5:09 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Numerous organizations recently sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to find a way to ease the burden of expected rising Medicare part B premiums in 2017 to help retirees.

NARFE Calls FEHB Premiums Increase ‘Relatively Modest’

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: October 4, 2016 10:32 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The average premiums under the FEHB are going up 6.2% in 2017. NARFE President Richard G. Thissen called the increase in enrollee costs “relatively modest.”

Where Can I Find Good Information on Retirement?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeSeptember 22, 2016 6:59 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Where can I find good information on federal retirement? This is a common question many federal employees have. The author provides some suggestions.

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