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  • Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?
    Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

    There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

    2 years ago
  • Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer
    Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer

    As the most senior IT advisor to the secretary of defense, Beavers is taking over from former CIO John Sherman.

    2 years ago
  • Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration
    Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration

    Legionella is a naturally occuring bacteria that is found in both freshwater and in plumbing.

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?
    Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?

    A retiree wonders what personal advantages there are to Part A coverage. Kevin Moss, a benefits pro, weighs in.

    2 years ago
  • Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.
    Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.

    Today, the Senate confirmation process takes almost twice as long as it did during President Reagan’s term in the 1980s.

    2 years ago
  • Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
    Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25

    House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?
    Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?

    Retired reserve members at the age of 60 can also choose to enroll in Tricare Select. Here’s how it works.

    2 years ago
  • Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?
    Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?

    A reader who wants to apply for deferred retirement wonders if their military buyback counts toward their service time.

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?
    Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?

    If you’re eligible for FEHB, you’ll remain eligible for FEDVIP dental or vision plans even if your FEHB coverage is suspended.

    2 years ago
  • Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans
    Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans

    Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.

    2 years ago
  • Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?
    Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

    There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

  • Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer
    Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer

    As the most senior IT advisor to the secretary of defense, Beavers is taking over from former CIO John Sherman.

  • Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration
    Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration

    Legionella is a naturally occuring bacteria that is found in both freshwater and in plumbing.

  • Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?
    Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?

    A retiree wonders what personal advantages there are to Part A coverage. Kevin Moss, a benefits pro, weighs in.

  • Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.
    Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.

    Today, the Senate confirmation process takes almost twice as long as it did during President Reagan’s term in the 1980s.

  • Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
    Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25

    House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.

  • Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?
    Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?

    Retired reserve members at the age of 60 can also choose to enroll in Tricare Select. Here’s how it works.

  • Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?
    Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?

    A reader who wants to apply for deferred retirement wonders if their military buyback counts toward their service time.

  • Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?
    Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?

    If you’re eligible for FEHB, you’ll remain eligible for FEDVIP dental or vision plans even if your FEHB coverage is suspended.

  • Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans
    Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans

    Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.

  • Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?
    Ask Kevin: What are the pros and cons to Medicare Part B for retirees?

    There are three main reasons to consider enrolling in Part B.

  • Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer
    Beavers takes reins from Sherman as acting DOD information officer

    As the most senior IT advisor to the secretary of defense, Beavers is taking over from former CIO John Sherman.

  • Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration
    Legionella found during water test at Social Security Administration

    Legionella is a naturally occuring bacteria that is found in both freshwater and in plumbing.

  • Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?
    Ask Kevin: Do federal retirees have to enroll in Medicare Part A?

    A retiree wonders what personal advantages there are to Part A coverage. Kevin Moss, a benefits pro, weighs in.

  • Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.
    Presidential appointees go unconfirmed for longer. Blame the Senate.

    Today, the Senate confirmation process takes almost twice as long as it did during President Reagan’s term in the 1980s.

  • Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25
    Key senators agree on spending levels for FY25

    House Republicans are pursuing a more austere course, allowing for a 1% increase for defense, but significant cuts for nondefense.

  • Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?
    Ask Kevin: Can I waive Part B coverage and retain Tricare for Life?

    Retired reserve members at the age of 60 can also choose to enroll in Tricare Select. Here’s how it works.

  • Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?
    Ask Reg: Does my military buyback count toward my retirement service?

    A reader who wants to apply for deferred retirement wonders if their military buyback counts toward their service time.

  • Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?
    Ask Kevin: Can I switch back and forth from Medicare to FEHB?

    If you’re eligible for FEHB, you’ll remain eligible for FEDVIP dental or vision plans even if your FEHB coverage is suspended.

  • Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans
    Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans

    Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.

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