Essential Federal Employees Can Still Have Their Annual Leave Restored for COVID
Federal employees deemed essential in the COVID response can roll over unused annual leave above the traditional cap.
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Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees
How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?
Will OPM Deny My FERS Disability Retirement Claim If I Am Denied SSDI?
You must apply for SSDI as part of a FERS Disability Retirement application. If you are denied for SSDI, will this impact OPM’s decision?
Federal Employees Can Get Paid Leave to Vaccinate Their Children
There are several leave options available to federal employees to encourage them and their family members to get COVID vaccinations.
Retirement Backlog Slashed Nearly 10% in October
OPM successfully reduced its backlog of outstanding retirement claims in October despite more incoming claims than in the month before.
What Can Non-Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees Expect Starting November 9?
The vaccine requirement deadline for federal employees is quickly approaching. This is what those who are not fully vaccinated can expect.
Which 2022 FEHB Plans Cost More for Self Plus One Than Family?
Some 2022 FEHB plans will cost more for the Self Plus One option than for the Self and Family option.
OPM Seeks to Expand Dental and Vision Benefits to More Federal Employees
A proposed rule would expand eligibility for dental and vision benefits to approximately 86,000 additional federal employees.
2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Coming This Fall
The 2021 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey will be administered starting in November.
Significant Changes Coming for Some FEHB Plans in 2022
OPM has announced significant changes to some FEHB plans in 2022 to help federal employees plan for the upcoming Open Season.
