Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Falls to 8 Year Low
The OPM retirement backlog has been reduced to levels not seen since 2016 at the end of November.
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Human Resources
OPM Extends 2024 PSHB Open Season
OPM has extended the enrollment period for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program.
Court Cases
Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employees With Similar Claims
A retired federal employee went to court over a survivor annuity computation based on his service time under both CSRS and FERS. See how the courts ruled.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Still on Hold for New Applicants
OPM has extended the suspension on long term care insurance (FLTCIP) applications.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Posts Small Increase in October
Despite a reversal in October, the OPM retirement backlog remains at one of its lowest levels in years.
Human Resources
OPM Instructs Agencies How to Implement its New Rule Blunting Schedule F
OPM has issued guidance to agencies so they can begin implementing a rule designed to make it harder to reinstate Schedule F.
Human Resources
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Milton
An emergency leave transfer program has been established to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Milton.
Pay & Benefits
Rule Would Change Pay Criteria for 17k Federal Employees
A proposed rule will increase the pay of a significant number of Federal Wage System federal employees.
Retirement
OPM Retirement Backlog Falls for Second Straight Month
The OPM retirement backlog has declined for two months in a row and is nearing its low point from earlier this year.
Human Resources
OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Helene
An emergency leave transfer program has been established to help federal employees impacted by Hurricane Helene.