Federal employees, retirees and service members who get health insurance from the federal government will see premiums jump on Jan. 1. Don’t let the Dec. 11 deadline pass you by. Benefits experts told Federal Times that even if you’re happy with your current plan, it likely will change. OPM has been on the hook for some years now to address backlogs of retirement claims. If approved, employees working in-demand jobs, like cyber or healthcare, could be eligible for pay boosts of up to 50% of their salary. The public-private sector pay gap has widened to 27%, up from 24% last year. Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager. Lawmakers voiced their support for a draft rule by OPM to strengthen civil service protections. His goals for child care, community college and prescription drugs have been laid out, and he has made promises on civil rights that are unfulfilled. By Chris Megerian
6 months ago OPM asked agencies to estimate how many retirement applications they’ll receive in the coming months to help inform workloads. What happens to the annual enrollment period for federal health benefits if there's a lapse in appropriations? Load More