Federal Employee Information Partnership
As a government employee, your federal benefits are among some of the best in the United States. Not only do you get comprehensive health coverage, but you’re also eligible for low to no cost life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a host of other benefits. However, as you near retirement, you may find yourself asking […]
What Happens to Your Federal Benefits When You Retire? Read More »
If you’re a federal employee working in the United States, you’ve likely heard about the FERS supplement. This special supplement, also erroneously referred to as the ‘Social Security Supplement’ or ‘Bridge’, is designed to give those who have earned a full FERS retirement an extra source of income. In recent years, however, Congress has talked
Will the FERS Supplement Survive? (What You Need to Know) Read More »
If you’re a FERS (Federal Employee Retirement System) or CSRS (Civil Service Retirement System) employee, you’re likely aware of the government-provided health benefits that you’re eligible for. What you may not know, however, is that most working-class adults are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A. For federal employees who already have health insurance provided through
Should a Federal Employee Enroll in Medicare? (Medicare vs FEHB) Read More »
On November 6, 2021, federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine rule for private businesses, which applies to the U.S. Postal Service, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Fifth Circuit issued the ruling. Thousands of federal employees have requested religious exemptions for the vaccine mandate, reported The Washington Post on Sunday. “The process could take
Vaccination Mandate Halted for U.S. Postal Service Read More »
There’s always one big question that pops up in a person’s mind when they begin planning for retirement: “How much time do I have left?” However, for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) employees, this timeline is relatively set in stone. So how long does OPM take to process
The OPM Retirement Process Timeline – What You Should Know Read More »