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OPM Seeking More Cost Controls for Federal Employee Health Insurance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 29, 2018 2:54 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM has issued its annual letter to health insurance carriers under the FEHB. OPM is emphasizing reducing costs and improving efficiency in 2019.

Documentation is Key for Federal Employees Taking Prescription Opioids

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.December 14, 2017 4:23 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employees who take prescription opioids are facing tougher scrutiny. Here is important information to remember for mandatory drug testing.

Former IRS Employee Sentenced for Racking Up Over $824,000 in Fraudulent Medical Payments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 23, 2017 5:18 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former IRS employee was sentenced for misusing his government health benefits in an effort to obtain opiate drugs.

Federal Employees Should Prepare for New Mandatory Opioid Drug Testing

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 2, 2017 2:46 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

New mandatory drug testing guidelines went into effect at the start of October to test for opioids that will affect a significant number of federal employees.

Labor Department Begins Monitoring Federal Employees’ Opioid Use

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 27, 2017 4:24 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The Labor Department has announced it will begin monitoring opioid prescription usage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act.

Senators: ‘Urgent Need’ to Improve the VA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 20, 2016 1:09 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Two Senators sent a letter to vice president-elect Mike Pence telling him about a myriad of problems within the VA they hope to see fixed under a new administration.

Sick Leave Abuse: Part 2 – Identifying the Problem

FedSmith.com author Bob GilsonBy Bob GilsonJanuary 8, 2007 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Is taking sick leave discretionary? The government’s view is that sick leave applies to a few prescribed situations. What constitutes sick leave abuse and why do people abuse it?

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