If passed, the Shutdown Fairness Act would provide pay to excepted federal employees who are forced to work without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7
Through Dec. 7, eligible federal employees and retirees can make changes to their coverage that will be effective January 1. Resources to discover options and compare plan are available
2026 Federal Retiree COLA Announcement Delayed Due To Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is delaying the announcement for the 2026 federal retiree cost-of-living adjustment which affects those retired under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Financial Relief from Government Shutdown for Federal Employees & Contractors Proposed
Two bills aimed to protect federal workers and contractors from financial hardship during government shutdowns were introduced in the House last week
Government Shutdown Relief Bill Introduced to Ease Hardship TSP Withdrawals
If passed, the legislation would allow federal employees to withdraw funds from their TSP without being penalized if the government shutdown is prolonged, while ensuring that funds could be recontributed later on
Federal Employee RIFs Can Continue During Government Shutdown, OPM Says
In updated guidance published Sunday, the Office of Personnel Management issued clarification on how federal government agencies should handle Reduction In Force (RIF) procedures. FAQs are provided
What Happens to Your TSP Account During a Government Shutdown?
Get updated answers on the shutdown’s impact to Thrift Savings Plan contributions, loans and withdrawals
What Happens to Federal Pay, Leave & Holidays During a Government Shutdown?
Will employees who are furloughed get paid? What about taking leave, or getting paid for holidays? The Office of Personnel Management has prepared guidance for federal employees on shutdown furloughs when there is a lapse in annual appropriations
Government Shutdown: How It Affects Your Benefits & Retirement
With a government shutdown looming, federal employees and retirees are asking questions of how it may affect them. Here’s the Office of Personnel Management’s FAQs on how a shutdown affects federal benefits (such as health and life insurance), as well as federal pension (FERS/CSRS) annuity payments
TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions Coming January 2026
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) announced officially last week that starting in January 2026 TSP participants will be able to convert their money in traditional TSP (pre-tax) balance to a Roth TSP (after-tax) balance. Helpful resources are available on the TSP Roth option