March 13, 2024 USPS Postal Service Health Benefit Plan informational video series is available under MyHR on the blue page. Here is a summary of the five part video series that is designed to answer many of your questions about the new plan that will take effect on January 1, 2025 and will affect every…
OPM News Release – March 13, 2024 Washington, D.C. â The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a list of conditionally approved carrier applicants today to participate in OPMâs new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program for U.S. Postal Employees and their families. The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 requires that OPM establish this new…
National Consumer Protection Week is March 3â9, 2024 Weâre sure youâve heard the adage, âIf it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.â In an ever-changing financial environment, this still rings true today. In the current landscape where customers can be contacted by varying means (i.e., telephone, email, text messages, and the U.S….
PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP) As part of the new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, you may be eligible to participate in the PSHB Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medicare Part B. The PSHB SEP applies to certain Postal Service annuitants and family members who were entitled to Medicare Part A, but not enrolled…
January 25, 2024 The Postal Service launched MyHR, a new human resources website, on Jan. 23. The site centralizes all USPS human resources information and applications, including tools to enroll in benefits, update Thrift Savings Plan accounts and prepare for retirement. All employees can access the site by going to Blue or LiteBlue on a…
From: Liz Powell <epowell@apwu.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Subject: FW: Emailing: 2024 Contract Campaign Flyer CBA.pdf It’s that time again. Please distribute. APWU actively employed and retiree members, & the APWU Auxiliary: Submit slogan ideas for the 2024 Contract Campaign! Thanks, Liz 2024 Contract Campaign Flyer CBA.pdf Related: The APWU Kicks Off 2024 Contract Campaign Slogan…
USPS Annuitants Fact Sheet PSHB Questions and Answers Source: Office of Personnel Management Related: NALC: Postal Service Health Benefits â What every Letter Carrier needs to know
In 2022, The Postal Service Reform Act repealed the USPSâs unfair pre-funding mandate, ensuring six-day delivery and creating the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program within the existing Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. These accomplishments benefit the long-term financial stability of the USPS, which in turn benefits letter carriers. This month’s Postal Record discusses…
