Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?Leave payout in your annuities can give your retirement check a boost.10 hours ago
Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefitsAdministering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.30 hours ago
RetirementAsk Reg: I’ve maxed out my GS pay. Do I still get annual pay raises?A reader asks whether topping out at their current pay scale bars them from receiving federal pay raises and locality adjustments.
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.2 days ago
Ask Reg: My cumulative retirement is marked ‘0.’ Where’d my service go?If you transferred agencies and Block 19 on your retirement is null, here's what happened.2 days ago
Is telework a ‘reasonable accommodation’ for pregnant federal workers?The EEOC regulation also stipulates accommodations for workers seeking abortions or infertility treatments.2 days ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.3 days ago
Ask Reg: Did I miss the cut-off date to get the 2024 retiree COLA?COLAs under the Federal Employees Retirement System are offered for retirees reaching age 62.3 days ago
Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spousesThe Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.6 days ago
Ask Reg: Will taking a short-term job affect my High-3 calculation?If you go back to work and make more money, here's how your High-3 retirement is calculated.6 days ago
Ask Reg: Does intermittent employment count toward my retirement?How retirement is calculated for employees who are employed on an irregular or occasional basis.7 days ago
Ask Reg: I canceled my FEHB plan. Why am I still paying deductions?In a waiting game? Here's what to do.8 days ago
Ask Reg: Have my retirement deductions been calculated incorrectly?What it means to be a Further Revised Annuity Employee.8 days ago
OPM cuts federal retirement backlog as it works through spring surgeOPM makes another significant dent in its backlog, but its processing times slowed down.10 days ago
Ask Reg: How does military buyback affect my leave balance?SCD Retirement reflects service time that is credited toward your retirement eligibility.10 days ago
Ask Reg: Will my spouse be covered once I qualify for Medicare Part B?An explanation of how coverage kicks in for two retired enrollees under the Self Plus One family plan.2 weeks ago
Ask Reg: How does military service contribute to my civil pension?Here's how you can make sure you get credit for your military service in your federal retirement.2 weeks ago
Ask Reg: Can I still get full benefits at minimum retirement age?Here's a key feature of the MRA+10 provision.2 weeks ago
Ask Reg: I returned to federal service. Can I add years to my annuity?Here's what happens if you 'un-retire.'3 weeks ago