Federal union slams VA health reforms as dangerous for vets AFGE officials said the new Vets CARE plan would send billions in needed funds from VA accounts to private-sector physicians. By: Leo Shane III 1 hour ago
VA releases plans for sweeping health care overhaul The plan would ease rules concerning veterans seeking medical appointments outside the VA system at government expense, potentially sending tens of thousands of them into the private sector for care. By: Leo Shane III 1 day ago
VA officials promise they're not looking at benefits cut this year White House officials months ago dropped plans to trim VA Individual Unemployability benefits, but rumors about potential cuts have persisted. By: Leo Shane III 4 days ago
VA abruptly drops plan to suspend ethics law The Department of Veterans Affairs abruptly dropped plans Wednesday to suspend an ethics law barring employees from receiving benefits from for-profit colleges. The move comes after criticism from government watchdogs who warned of financial entanglements with private companies vying for millions in GI Bill tuition. By: Hope Yen, The Associated Press 5 days ago
Feds will have higher premiums, more health plans in 2018 In addition to premium changes, six providers will terminate their enrollment for 2018, affecting employees in six states. By: Jessie Bur October 4
New VA claims process promises decisions within 30 days Veterans Affairs officials on Thursday unveiled a new disability claims process they promise will result in decisions within 30 days, potentially shaving months off some veterans’ current wait. By: Leo Shane III September 7
New DoD benefits ‘mascot’ Robyn explains new retirement offerings The Department of Defense recently rolled out a promotional video featuring a bubbly benefits counselor who riffs on Disney tunes while serving up basic information on the Blended Retirement System. By: Adam Stone September 5
Trump sets 2.1 percent pay raise for troops, 1.9 percent for federal workers White House officials have informed Congress of plans to cap the federal civilian pay raise. By: Leo Shane III September 1
Congress finalizes VA appeals reform overhaul House lawmakers have finalized sweeping reforms to how veterans disability appeals claims are handled, potentially trimming years off the process once the changes are put in place. By: Leo Shane III August 14
Here's what feds can recoup in travel expenses in 2018 The General Services Administration has released fiscal year 2018 per diem rates for federal employees traveling on official business. By: Rachael Kalinyak August 11
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