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OPM Retirement Backlog Drops Nearly 9% in September

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 8, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2020 to September 2022

The OPM retirement backlog was reduced by nearly 9% in September 2022, although it still remains at over 25,000 total claims.

2023 FEHB Premiums to Increase by 7.2%

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 30, 2022 3:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Stethoscope lying on top of a $100 bill next to a calculator and insurance paperwork depicting rising health insurance costs/premiums

OPM has released the 2023 FEHB and FEDVIP premiums.

Two New Additions Proposed for Locality Pay Areas

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSeptember 26, 2022 7:35 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

OPM is proposing to add Carroll County, IL and Brooks County, TX into locality pay areas.

2023 FEHB Open Season Dates Announced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 8, 2022 10:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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

By Leah Bachmeyer-KilleSeptember 7, 2022 8:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Mental health conditions can qualify federal employees for Federal Disability Retirement.

OPM Retirement Backlog Barely Budges in August

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 6, 2022 6:23 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2020 to August 2022

The total size of the OPM retirement backlog saw almost no change in August 2022.

Lawmakers Want FEHB to Cover Infertility Treatment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 30, 2022 2:56 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

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?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.August 15, 2022 1:50 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 5, 2022 4:30 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
Line graph showing the progression of the OPM retirement backlog from October 2020 to July 2022

The OPM retirement backlog crossed a significant threshold in July 2022.

Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 8, 2022 5:28 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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.

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