Many Federal Employees Health Benefit plan enrollees overlook valuable supplemental benefits included in their plans, such as wellness incentives worth hundreds of dollars to gym discounts and shopping rewards. Watch this short video to learn what your FEHB plan may be offering and how to start taking advantage of it today.
Can Federal Employees Save Money on Prescription Drug Costs with TrumpRX?
43 TrumpRX medications were compared against Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage from one nationwide PPO plan — and the results are mixed. Some drugs are significantly cheaper, others far more expensive….
Understanding the Impact of TSP In-Service Withdrawals
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) just released this helpful video on the Thrift Savings Plan in-service withdrawal options. In-service TSP withdrawals are withdrawals you make from your TSP account while you’re still working for the federal government, and can have a serious impact on your TSP account. This video covers hardship withdrawals, age 59½ withdrawals, and other withdrawal considerations.
New TSP Training Webinars
The Thrift Savings Plan has announced its recent line-up of free training including the topics of TSP contributions, investment funds, loans, withdrawals, and death benefits
Bill Would Protect Federal Employee’s Credit Scores During Shutdowns
Senate Democrats introduced last week new legislation to protect federal employees from financial penalties they may experience while working without pay or furloughed during a government shutdown.
New TSP Catch‑Up Contribution Rules in 2026
If your are turning age 50 or older in 2026, a new law could change how your Thrift Savings Plan catch‑up contributions are made. Learns what catch‑up contributions are, who the new requirement applies to, how age and income affect your options, and what to consider if you don’t want Roth contributions. Real‑world examples are included
How to Check the Status of Your Federal Income Tax Refund
This IRS online tool is a convenient way to check the status of your federal income tax refund. Here’s what you need to know
2027 Federal Pay Freeze More Likely
The likelihood of a 2027 pay freeze for civilian federal employees continued after the House Appropriations Committee approved a government spending bill on Wednesday that makes no mention of a pay increase in January
OPM Wants Access to Federal Employees’ & Retirees’ Medical Records; Lawmakers Say No
Democratic senators Monday warned the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to withdraw its plan to collect personally identifiable health data from millions of federal employees and retirees — including medical visits, prescriptions, and treatment histories.
Former Federal Employees Navigating Job Market Are Finding It Looks Different
Many former federal employees are navigating the job market for the first time in years, only to find that the rules around hiring and networking have shifted….{from FederalNewsNetwork]