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VA secretary tapped to temporarily lead 2 federal oversight offices
VA Secretary Doug Collins will lead the Office of Government Ethics and the Office of Special Counsel until new directors are named.
What federal employees need to know about 2025 benefits changes
What federal employees and retirees need to know about 2025 benefits changes.
By Korie Wilkins
Looming government shutdown could hurt military families, veterans
Plans to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend appeared scuttled after President-elect Donald Trump opposed the bipartisan deal.
Open season deadlines loom for Tricare, dental and child care accounts
Tricare open season ends Dec. 10. Federal benefits open season, including enrolling in military child care flexible spending accounts, ends Dec. 9.
By Karen Jowers
What to know about Tricare costs and changes as open season starts
Check out Tricare costs and other information you need to know before Tricare open season ends next month.
By Karen Jowers
Helping federal employees focus on what matters most
With Open Season running November 11 through December 9, 2024, now’s the time to start thinking about your vision care needs for next year.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations
Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.
By Karen Jowers
Helping You Prepare for Open Season 2024
At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, we offer the coverage, tools and incentives to help you and your family live healthy every day.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Ask Reg: Can I negotiate my federal salary offer?
Departments and agencies vary in the latitude they give their supervisors and managers to vary the step they offer to a prospective employee.
By Reg Jones
Ask Reg: How long does it take to be vested for federal pension?
A reader asks if their military service counts toward their retirement eligibility.
By Reg Jones
Ask Reg: The process for counting active duty time toward retirement
A reader asks what documents are needed to prove the time acquired while in the armed forces.
By Reg Jones