Pay & Benefits
Conditionally Approved List of Postal Service Health Benefits Program Carriers Released
A listing of conditionally approved Postal Service Health Benefits Program carriers is now available.
Postal Service
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Agency News
USPS Reports 110% Increase in Net Losses to Start 2024
Inflation and the costs of paying for retirement benefits are weighing heavily on the U.S. Postal Service.
Court Cases
Was His FERS Annuity Lost Due to Forged Signature?
A retired USPS employee tried to win a FERS annuity from OPM, claiming his ex-wife had forged his signature on a crucial document that led to denial of…
Agency News
USPS Loses $6.5 Billion in FY 2023
The Postal Service continues to struggle financially, reporting net losses into the billions in fiscal year 2023.
Federal Workforce News
Charleston Postal Museum Showcases Post Office History
History aficionados will enjoy visiting the Postal Museum in Charleston, SC.
Agency News
USPS Loses $1.7 Billion in Q3 2023
The Postal Service reported a $1.7 billion net loss on total revenue of $18.6 billion in the third quarter of FY 2023.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Expands Dental/Vision Benefits to More Federal Employees
Over 70,000 federal employees and 118,000 Postal employees will be eligible for FEDVIP coverage under a new rule issued by OPM.
Agency News
The Worst Places for Dog Attacks on USPS Employees in 2022
The Postal Service has released its annual list of the worst cities and states for dog attacks on USPS employees in 2022.
Agency News
USPS Loses $2.5 Billion in Q2 2023
USPS reported another staggering net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Releases Fact Sheets About Upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program
Additional Information about the upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program has been released.