Insights and news on your Federal employee benefits
In this week’s benefits news for Feds, a shutdown-averting bill is awaiting the President’s signature, not many Feds are phasing into retirement these days, next year’s health care premiums shouldn’t increase as much as usual, and there are three things you should do to prepare for Open Season. 3-2-1. Let’s go.
This week’s news includes a broad array of stories on your pay and benefits including the modernization happening at the Thrift Savings Plan, what you should know about your benefits if you leave Federal service, and legislation that would make it easier to fire Federal employees. I’ve also included a frequently asked question about getting married after retirement and survivor benefits that I answered in a blog post this week. Let’s get started.
