Understanding Congress’s 2025 Proposals Congress is considering measures to reduce the value of federal employee retirement and benefits, primarily to achieve budget savings. The proposed cuts would significantly impact both FERS and FEHB programs. In April...
STEP 1: Determine Your Retirement Eligibility What is your Current Age and how many Years of Creditable Federal Service? (Check your Service Computation Date or SCD on your Earnings & Leave Statement) Start at the top of “Requirements” and find your...
We’re answering your questions. This FAQ is built from the questions you’ve asked us – and we’re updating it regularly to keep it helpful and relevant. Still have a question? Use the form below and we’ll do our best to get it added! I...
Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap plans, are designed to fill the “gaps” left behind by Original Medicare. These gaps include out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. There are 10 Medigap plans available,...
In the Federal Government, layoffs are called reduction in force (RIF) actions. When an agency must abolish positions, the RIF regulations determine whether an employee keeps their present position or whether the employee has a right to a different position. Being...
