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IRS raises limits on flexible spending arrangements for 2019
Flexible spending arrangement users now have the option to contribute an additional $50 to their healthcare accounts in 2019.
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New legislation would improve retiree cost-of-living adjustments
Legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., would unify cost of living calculations between the Federal Employee Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System.
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New research could lead to disability benefits for Vietnam veterans with high blood pressure
Researchers are upgrading the link between Agent Orange exposure and hypertension.
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OPM approves emergency leave transfer for Hurricane Michael
Federal employees impacted by Hurricane Michael’s early October landfall may have more available leave options.
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VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims
Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.
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Veterans, military retirees will see a 2.8 percent COLA boost for 2019
The increase is the largest since 2012 for individuals receiving federal benefits.
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Republican lawmakers reach agreement on federal pay raise
Republicans have reportedly come to an agreement about a proposed federal pay raise for 2019, despite it being after the official start of the fiscal year.
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OPM approves emergency leave transfer for California wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the California wildfires may have the option to take emergency leave donated by their fellow employees.
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USPS retiree health fund is in jeopardy
The fund for U.S. Postal Service retiree health benefits is running out of money, and the agency doesn’t have the finances to address it.
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Congress holds off on federal pay decision
Congress will decide whether federal employees will receive a pay raise or freeze after the start of the 2019 fiscal year.
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IRS raises limits on flexible spending arrangements for 2019
Flexible spending arrangement users now have the option to contribute an additional $50 to their healthcare accounts in 2019.
-
New legislation would improve retiree cost-of-living adjustments
Legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., would unify cost of living calculations between the Federal Employee Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System.
-
New research could lead to disability benefits for Vietnam veterans with high blood pressure
Researchers are upgrading the link between Agent Orange exposure and hypertension.
-
OPM approves emergency leave transfer for Hurricane Michael
Federal employees impacted by Hurricane Michael’s early October landfall may have more available leave options.
-
VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims
Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.
-
Veterans, military retirees will see a 2.8 percent COLA boost for 2019
The increase is the largest since 2012 for individuals receiving federal benefits.
-
Republican lawmakers reach agreement on federal pay raise
Republicans have reportedly come to an agreement about a proposed federal pay raise for 2019, despite it being after the official start of the fiscal year.
-
OPM approves emergency leave transfer for California wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the California wildfires may have the option to take emergency leave donated by their fellow employees.
-
USPS retiree health fund is in jeopardy
The fund for U.S. Postal Service retiree health benefits is running out of money, and the agency doesn’t have the finances to address it.
-
Congress holds off on federal pay decision
Congress will decide whether federal employees will receive a pay raise or freeze after the start of the 2019 fiscal year.
-
IRS raises limits on flexible spending arrangements for 2019
Flexible spending arrangement users now have the option to contribute an additional $50 to their healthcare accounts in 2019.
-
New legislation would improve retiree cost-of-living adjustments
Legislation introduced by Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., would unify cost of living calculations between the Federal Employee Retirement System and the Civil Service Retirement System.
-
New research could lead to disability benefits for Vietnam veterans with high blood pressure
Researchers are upgrading the link between Agent Orange exposure and hypertension.
-
OPM approves emergency leave transfer for Hurricane Michael
Federal employees impacted by Hurricane Michael’s early October landfall may have more available leave options.
-
VA to fast-track benefits appeals for hurricane victims
Veterans in counties hit hard by the fall hurricanes will see their cases advanced quickly in coming months.
-
Veterans, military retirees will see a 2.8 percent COLA boost for 2019
The increase is the largest since 2012 for individuals receiving federal benefits.
-
Republican lawmakers reach agreement on federal pay raise
Republicans have reportedly come to an agreement about a proposed federal pay raise for 2019, despite it being after the official start of the fiscal year.
-
OPM approves emergency leave transfer for California wildfires
Federal employees impacted by the California wildfires may have the option to take emergency leave donated by their fellow employees.
-
USPS retiree health fund is in jeopardy
The fund for U.S. Postal Service retiree health benefits is running out of money, and the agency doesn’t have the finances to address it.
-
Congress holds off on federal pay decision
Congress will decide whether federal employees will receive a pay raise or freeze after the start of the 2019 fiscal year.



