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Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 2, 2021 12:29 PM
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OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.

A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDecember 23, 2020 12:03 PM
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President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?

Will You Be Paid in the Event of a Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 18, 2020 7:14 PM
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The possibility of a government shutdown is on the table as Congress wrangles over funding bills.

OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: July 20, 2020 7:56 AM
Book labeled 'new rules' sitting on a desk surface next to a pen and keyboard

OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.

Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 16, 2020 11:02 AM
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Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.

2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 31, 2019 12:22 PM
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2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.

Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 11, 2019 9:28 AM

Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.

Another Bill Attempts to Protect Credit of Federal Employees During Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 21, 2019 2:18 PM

A second bill has been introduced that claims it will help protect the credit of federal employees in the event of a shutdown.

CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 23, 2019 12:14 PM
Health insurance form and dollars on the table

The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.

Legislation Introduced to Protect Credit of Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 21, 2019 8:57 AM

New legislation aims to protect the credit reports of federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.

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