No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
OPM
OPM Cuts Retirement Backlog by 10% in March
Despite the outbreak of the coronavirus, OPM has maintained a good pace of processing retirement claims.
Will the Coronavirus Impact Annuity Payments?
OPM has reassured federal retirees that its retirement services operations will not be disrupted by the coronavirus.
FEVS Delayed Due to Coronavirus
The 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be delayed due to the coronavirus.
Options for Teleworking Federal Employees with Caregiving Needs
OPM has provided options for agencies to assist teleworking federal employees who also have caregiving responsibilities.
OPM Confirms Insurance Benefits Processing Will Continue Despite Coronavirus
OPM is reminding federal agencies of their responsibilities to continue benefits processing despite potential disruptions from the coronavirus.
OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance
OPM has released a new memo with questions and answers addressing pay, leave and telework with regards to the coronavirus.
OPM’s Retirement Backlog Starting to Recover from January Spike
Despite a large number of new claims in February, OPM was able to start reducing the retirement backlog after seeing it grow in January.
NTEU is Worried About OPM’s Implementation of Paid Parental Leave
NTEU is worried that OPM is “thwarting legislative intent” of the new paid parental leave law for federal employees.
Rewarding High Performers and Chopping Benefits
OPM has released its proposed legislative changes impacting pay and benefits for the federal workforce. Here is a summary.
