In a remarkable turn of events, 2024 has ushered in the highest federal pay raise in over four decades. This development, marking a historic 5.2% increase, stands out as the most significant since the era of President Jimmy Carter, 43 years ago. President...
In a significant update for 2024, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has enhanced the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program by integrating more Medicare Part D options. This initiative, driven by OPM’s encouragement earlier in 2023, aims to...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently made a landmark announcement: every World War II veteran is now entitled to comprehensive VA health care and nursing home services without any cost. This includes all individuals who served at any time from December 7,...
Navigating the changes in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) brought about by the SECURE 2.0 Act might seem complex, but with the right knowledge and strategy, you can confidently prepare for a secure retirement. Adapting to Changes: What Federal Employees Need to Know The...
Great news! The University of North Alabama (UNA) has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as part of the Federal Academic Alliance. This makes UNA one of only a few colleges in the country to offer reduced tuition rates to over 2 million federal...
What is the BENES Act? The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act, also known as the BENES Act, was designed to help those who are Medicare eligible but are not collecting social security. The BENES Act was signed into law in 2020 and...
