For CSRS retirees: (08/19/14) The 2015 CSRS retiree COLA is based on the third quarter (July, August, September) average CPI-W index in 2014 over the 2013 third quarter average. After the second quarter of 2014, the third quarter of the 2015 COLA adjustment period, the quarterly index has risen by 1.7%. For FERS retirees: (08/19/14) … Read more
August 15, 2014 Our nation’s Social Security system celebrated its 79th anniversary on Thursday, and Alliance members commemorated the important event by throwing more than 30 birthday parties across the country with cake and balloons. Celebrations focused on the long term success of the Social Security system and the need to expand the program in … Read more
The retirement claims backlog inched back up in July, after the Office of Personnel Management reduced the number of outstanding applications to its lowest point in years in June. OPM received 9,101 new retirement applications in July, over 1,000 more than expected. The backlog is now at 13,620 claims — 1,229 more claims than in … Read more
Let’s begin this month with the Medicare saga….well we did everything that I TELL YOU ALL TO DO… when turning 65 regarding Medicare Part B, and so NOT surprising …. they still are “Encouraging” hubby to take Medicare Part B….in fact, it is SO personal….. to your insurance, that guess what…..they even make a PERSONAL … Read more
For CSRS retirees: (07/22/14) The 2015 CSRS retiree COLA is based on the third quarter (July, August, September) average CPI-W index in 2014 over the 2013 third quarter average. After the second quarter of 2014, the third quarter of the 2015 COLA adjustment period, the quarterly index has risen by 1.7%. For FERS retirees: (07/22/14) … Read more
The Office of Personnel Management in June once again made progress on its retirement claims backlog, cutting the number of outstanding applications to the lowest point in years. OPM processed 8,787 claims in June, cutting the backlog by 15 percent since May to 12,391. This was in part due to about 1,400 fewer former federal … Read more
Please take the time to recognize our VETERANS on this 4th of July…to them we OWE SO MUCH!! June was a REALLY CRAZY month….busy, did a Rural Carrier State Convention on retirement…..So many questions….so little time, but one great group of employees. So I get a phone call this week and a postmaster is just … Read more
The Alliance Releases Annual Voting Record Rating Congress On Thursday, the Alliance released its annual report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Representative and Senator on issues important to current and future retirees. The voting record looks at 10 key votes in both the Senate and the House and assigns a “Pro-Retiree” score for … Read more