Treasury Secretary on Debt Limit: ‘Extraordinary Measures’ for Civil Service Retirement and Disability, Postal Retiree Health Benefits, and TSP G Funds

January 13, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen sent a letter to all members of Congressional leadership regarding the debt limit. The full text of the letter can be found here and is available below. The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr….

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – January 14, 2023 edition

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Happy New Year – 2023 The Holiday Party APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – January 14, 2023

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USPS OIG Primer on Postal Reform

The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 (PSRA) is the culmination of more than a decade’s worth of congressional efforts to pass meaningful reform legislation. The PSRA contains financial reforms intended to improve the Postal Service’s financial sustainability, and operational reforms intended to increase efficiency, accountability, and transparency. The PSRA will have both short- and…

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APWU Western Region Retiree Convention Delegate Pat Williams Final Report for 2022

December 19, 2022 Sisters and Brothers, Greetings and Happy Holiday Season. As we move into the New Year, may each of you, and your families, have a Safe/ Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year. Dr. Pat Williams final report for 2022

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APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – December 15, 2022 edition

Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU Holiday Party 2022 – Preliminary Report Medicare Advantage Insurance Promotion Recording Secretary Robbie Lynn APWU Pittsburgh Retiree Record – December 15, 2022 Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan – Which One is Right For You?

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USPS: Open Season benefits enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 12

December 9, 2022 If you want to change your health benefits or enroll in a new plan, you must act now. The annual open season benefits enrollment period ends Monday, Dec. 12, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. This is the last chance most Postal Service employees will have until next November to consider new health, vision,…

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Open Questions About Open Season

December 1, 2022 The annual open season for choosing a health, dental, and vision plan under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Plan, and flexible spending accounts is more than halfway over. That leaves only two weekends left to consider your options for 2023. For many federal retirees and…

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