Federal Employees’ Pay Satisfaction on the Decline
The 2022 FEVS results indicate that federal employees are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with their pay.
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FLTCIP Problem: OPM Suspending Long-Term Care Insurance Applications
The FLTCIP is in trouble. OPM is suspending new applications as of 12/19/22. Here is a summary and analysis.
Will My Medical Condition Be Accepted for OPM Disability Retirement?
To understand if your medical condition can qualify for FERS disability retirement, you have to know how OPM defines a disability.
House Republicans Concerned About CBP Retirement Processing Delays
A group of House Republicans want answers from OPM about extensive delays with processing retirement applications for CBP employees.
OPM Retirement Backlog Slashed By 5.3% in October
The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by over 1,400 total claims in October.
2023 FEHB Plans With Higher Self Plus One Premiums Than Family Option
Some 2023 FEHB plans have higher premiums for the Self Plus One option than the Self and Family option.
What is Driving the 2023 FEHB Premium Increases?
OPM has provided more details about the 2023 FEHB premium increases and what is driving them.
Enhanced Gender Affirming Care Will Be Available in 2023 FEHB Plans
OPM said that 2023 FEHB plans will provide a number of “enhanced benefit offerings” in areas such as gender dysphoria and Assisted Reproductive Technology.
Plaintiffs’ ‘Incentive’ Awards Slashed in OPM Data Breach Deal
A federal judge will slash thousands of dollars in proposed “incentive” awards for plaintiffs who settled data-breach claims against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, as the court prepares to issue a final order approving the $63 million deal.
Big Changes Coming to Some 2023 FEHB Plans
Some federal employees will need to make changes to their FEHB plans for 2023 as a result of some upcoming changes to various plans.
