Author: Federal Digest Staff
Open Season Is Underway: What Federal Employees Need to Do by December 14
Open Season Is Underway: What Federal Employees Need to Do by December 14 Federal Benefits Open Season runs from November 9 through ...Some FEHB Plans Charge More for Self Plus One Than for Family Coverage
Federal employees sometimes pay more to cover themselves and one family member than they would for an entire family under the same ...Important Dates for Federal Employees: October 2026 to January 2027
Federal employees and retirees have several important dates to keep in mind as 2026 comes to a close. Open Season runs November ...Social Security Taxes in Retirement Can Rise With Pension and TSP Income
Your federal pension and TSP withdrawals can affect how much of your Social Security benefits are subject to federal income tax. A ...2027 FEHB Premium Increases: What Federal Employees Will Pay
The 2027 FEHB premium increases are now official. Federal employees and retirees enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will pay ...Roth TSP Hits $100 Billion: How the Tax Mechanics Work
The Roth TSP has crossed a major milestone. Roth balances reached about $101 billion in August, representing nearly 9% of the TSP’s ...FERS Part-Time Service: How It Can Reduce Your Federal Pension
If you’ve spent any of your federal career working part-time, your FERS part-time service may affect your pension in a way that’s ...Remarried? Your FERS Survivor Annuity Could Leave Your Current Spouse With
A FERS survivor annuity is designed to provide continuing income to a spouse after a federal retiree dies. But if you were ...What Your Agency’s HR Can and Can’t Help You With When Planning for Retirement
Federal employees planning for retirement often start with their agency’s HR office, and that’s exactly where they should start for certain questions. ...2027 Federal Pay Freeze and Paid Leave: What Federal Employees Need to Know
Two federal workforce issues are developing at the same time that could affect employees in 2027: the administration is proposing no general ...
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