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  • Ask Reg: What is ‘High 3′ and how is it a benefit in retirement?
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    OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance

    With reproductive issues questioned in courts, Democrats voiced their expectations for the largest employer-sponsored health program in the country.

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    Does retiring on exactly the year mark allow you to max-out sick leave?

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    Ask Reg: When is it beneficial to waive my military retirement pay?

    A reader with military and civilian service asks about when it makes sense to waive military retirement for computation of a federal pension.

    2 years ago
  • Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards
    Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards

    A watchdog concluded DOD cardholders made $52 million worth of “questionable” purchases at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026

    At Archives II in Maryland, paper stacks are not something to be feared, but to be revered.

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    Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?

    Leave payout in your annuities can give your retirement check a boost.

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  • Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits
    Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits

    Administering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.

    3 years ago
  • Ask Reg: What is ‘High 3′ and how is it a benefit in retirement?
    Ask Reg: What is ‘High 3′ and how is it a benefit in retirement?

    How to calculate your High 3 for federal retirement.

  • OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance
    OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance

    With reproductive issues questioned in courts, Democrats voiced their expectations for the largest employer-sponsored health program in the country.

  • Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?
    Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?

    Does retiring on exactly the year mark allow you to max-out sick leave?

  • Ask Reg: When is it beneficial to waive my military retirement pay?
    Ask Reg: When is it beneficial to waive my military retirement pay?

    A reader with military and civilian service asks about when it makes sense to waive military retirement for computation of a federal pension.

  • Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards
    Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards

    A watchdog concluded DOD cardholders made $52 million worth of “questionable” purchases at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Ask Reg: How do I know if I should enroll in Medicare Part B?
    Ask Reg: How do I know if I should enroll in Medicare Part B?

    Struggling to weight the cost of Part B premiums? Here’s what to consider.

  • Ask Reg: How does my Social Security income affect my pension?
    Ask Reg: How does my Social Security income affect my pension?

    How your Social Security and federal pension intersect.

  • Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026
    Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026

    At Archives II in Maryland, paper stacks are not something to be feared, but to be revered.

  • Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?
    Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?

    Leave payout in your annuities can give your retirement check a boost.

  • Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits
    Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits

    Administering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.

  • Ask Reg: What is ‘High 3′ and how is it a benefit in retirement?
    Ask Reg: What is ‘High 3′ and how is it a benefit in retirement?

    How to calculate your High 3 for federal retirement.

  • OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance
    OPM urged to commit to protecting IVF in federal health insurance

    With reproductive issues questioned in courts, Democrats voiced their expectations for the largest employer-sponsored health program in the country.

  • Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?
    Ask Reg: Can I boost sick leave payout by retiring on my anniversary?

    Does retiring on exactly the year mark allow you to max-out sick leave?

  • Ask Reg: When is it beneficial to waive my military retirement pay?
    Ask Reg: When is it beneficial to waive my military retirement pay?

    A reader with military and civilian service asks about when it makes sense to waive military retirement for computation of a federal pension.

  • Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards
    Grassley grills Pentagon over improper use of government credit cards

    A watchdog concluded DOD cardholders made $52 million worth of “questionable” purchases at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Ask Reg: How do I know if I should enroll in Medicare Part B?
    Ask Reg: How do I know if I should enroll in Medicare Part B?

    Struggling to weight the cost of Part B premiums? Here’s what to consider.

  • Ask Reg: How does my Social Security income affect my pension?
    Ask Reg: How does my Social Security income affect my pension?

    How your Social Security and federal pension intersect.

  • Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026
    Ready, set, scan: National Archives to digitize 500M records by 2026

    At Archives II in Maryland, paper stacks are not something to be feared, but to be revered.

  • Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?
    Ask Reg: Once I retire, do I get more money for unused sick leave?

    Leave payout in your annuities can give your retirement check a boost.

  • Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits
    Exclusive: OPM cracks down on who’s eligible for federal health benefits

    Administering a health care program with more than 8 million total members is one of the biggest jobs OPM does.

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