OPM Adds Details to FY 2019 Federal Benefits Proposals

Following is the section of a document OPM has sent to Congress in support of its fiscal 2019 budget proposal addressing federal pay and benefits-related proposals outlined in the recent government-wide budget plan from the White House. OPM prepares various legislative proposals during the preparation of its annual budget submission, which align with the strategic…

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USPS: FEGLI open enrollment period begins Sept. 1

The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) open enrollment period begins Sept. 1. During the 30-day open season, eligible Postal Service employees can enroll in FEGLI or increase their coverage up to the program maximum without having a “qualifying life event,” answering medical questions or having a physical exam. FEGLI highlights: The program offers…

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What Happens to Your Benefits if You Die While Still Working?

By John Grobe – July 13, 2015 What happens to your benefits if you die while still working? This is a question we do not want to ponder, as we all plan on living long after we retire. When it comes to Ben Franklin’s quote, “Plan like you’ll live forever; pray like you’ll die tomorrow,”…

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