The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released the 2026 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 more…
2026 Thrift Savings Plan Maximum Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service announced the cost-of-living adjustments affecting 2026 TSP contribution limits — as well as dollar limitations for traditional and Roth IRAs and other retirement-related items… more…
Democrats Propose to Ban RIFs During Government Shutdowns
If passed, the legislation would also reverse Reduction In Force actions taken during the most recent government shutdown more…
2025 Federal Benefits Open Season Options Announced by OPM
The Office of Personnel Management officially announced the open season dates and various choices federal employees and retirees have for their 2026 health, dental and vision coverage. Included is a list of health plans that are dropping out in 2026. more…
2026 FEHB Plan Comparison Tools, Brochures, Premium Rates
OPM has released the official information online for the 2026 plan year of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Dental and vision (FEDVIP) details are also available. Includes a list of all health insurance plans available in a state, as well as links to the plan brochures, and changes for each plan from the previous year. The comparison tool can also be searched by entering zip code, plan name or the health insurance plan code, employee type, pay frequency, and number of members to be covered more…
Immediate Pay for Some Federal Employees During Shutdown Proposed
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 more…
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 more…
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). more…
2026 FEHB Premium Rates Now Available
Federal employees and retirees share of 2026 Federal Employees Health Benefits premiums will increase — on average — by 12.3%. The Office of Personnel Management has released the 2026 premium rate charts for health, dental and vision plans more…
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 more…