OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Nearly 9% in September
The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by nearly 9% in September 2022, although it still remains at over 25,000 total claims.
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Two New Additions Proposed for Locality Pay Areas
OPM is proposing to add Carroll County, IL and Brooks County, TX into locality pay areas.
2023 FEHB Open Season Dates Announced
OPM has announced the 2022 FEHB Open Season dates and provided some general information for federal employees.
Federal Employee Mental Health Issues on the Rise
Mental health conditions can qualify federal employees for Federal Disability Retirement.
OPM Retirement Backlog Barely Budges in August
The total size of the OPM retirement backlog saw almost no change in August 2022.
Lawmakers Want FEHB to Cover Infertility Treatment
A group of Democrats in the House and Senate want OPM to add coverage for infertility treatment to the FEHB.
Position Classification Appeals: What is a Desk Audit?
How do desk audits work? Although they may sound simple, there are many issues that can arise from them.
OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Below 30k in July
The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.
Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) says that OPM’s sick leave policy allowing federal employees to travel out of state for medical care may violate the Hyde amendment.
