SUMMARY: May 24, 2024 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify and establish additional requirements regarding the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, which was established pursuant to the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. This proposed rule expands on previous regulations concerning the PSHB Program and…
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…
The Federal Employeesâ 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 âqualifying life event,â answering medical questions or having a physical exam. FEGLI highlights: The program offers…
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 Franklinâs quote, âPlan like youâll live forever; pray like youâll die tomorrow,â…
