August 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today announced the launch of the electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) Document Request Service (DRS), a secure online portal that enables eligible former federal employees to request and receive copies of their official personnel records electronically—eliminating a manual process that previously often … Read more
July 8, 2026 OPM has revised the “guiding principles” for the FEHB/PSHB program, a move that OPM director Scott Kupor said that “at first blush that may sound boring” but was needed in light of developments in the health care sector and information technology since the last update two decades ago. “These updated principles will … Read more
July 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today proposed sweeping reforms to modernize how agencies address poor performance, streamline disciplinary and removal procedures, and strengthen accountability across the federal workforce. The proposed rule would require agencies to better equip supervisors with training on employee accountability while making it easier … Read more
More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers warned that a little-scrutinized proposal to collect claims-level data related to the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits programs could violate federal law and doctor-client confidentiality. By Erich Wagner – April 20, 2026 A group of 16 Democratic senators on Monday called on the Office of … Read more
April 9, 2026 The Postal Service has informed the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) of its intention to temporarily suspend its employer’s contributions for the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to conserve cash and preserve liquidity due to its ongoing, severe financial crisis. “There will not be any immediate detrimental … Read more
March 31, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released its Plan Year 2027 Carrier Call Letter for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Programs, outlining a clear shift toward prevention, wellness, and long-term health outcomes. The guidance calls on FEHB and PSHB carriers to help … Read more
April 2, 2026 The Combined Federal Campaign donation portal — givecfc.org — is being retired. Postal Service employees, contractors or retirees who donated through the federal government’s annual charity drive and require their 2025 tax receipts or pledge history must email support@cfccharities.org to obtain the information. The CFC Processing Center customer support phone number will also no longer be … Read more
January 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Data (FWD) website, a modern platform that replaces the outdated FedScope system and delivers faster, more transparent access to federal workforce data. The new site, available at data.opm.gov, introduces predictable monthly data updates, interactive visualizations, downloadable … Read more
