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Federal Employee Retirement: News & Articles - FedSmith
6 days ago · Federal employee retirement news: news about retirement-related topics as it pertains to employees of the federal government. Topics include FERS, CSRS, the latest TSP performance, annual COLA updates, and more.
Current Events: News & Articles - FedSmith
Nov 12, 2024 · Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
2025 COLA Finalized: How Much Is It and Who Will Receive It?
Oct 10, 2024 · To receive the full COLA for 2025, a federal retiree’s annuity or a survivor annuity must have started no later than December 31, 2023. If the retirement annuity did not start by this date, the increase is prorated under both CSRS and FERS retirement plans.
2025 PSHB Premiums Announced | FedSmith.com
Sep 26, 2024 · The PSHB Program will include health benefits plans available only to Postal Service (USPS) employees, Postal Service retirees (annuitants), and their eligible family members.
Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal
May 25, 2022 · With 2022 inflation quickly rising, some federal employees may be thinking more seriously about retiring to take advantage of a higher COLA next year. However, it is important to note that federal retirees must have been receiving an annuity payment for a full year to get the full COLA amount.
2024 COLA Finalized: How Much is It and Who Will Receive the
Oct 12, 2023 · To receive the full COLA for 2024, a federal retiree’s annuity or a survivor annuity must have started no later than December 31, 2022. If the retirement annuity did not start by this date, the increase is prorated under both CSRS and FERS retirement plans.
FERS Retirement Timeline: What to Expect from OPM - FedSmith
May 31, 2022 · Though OPM’s stated goal is to process retirement paperwork within 60 days, it often takes longer as evidenced by the large backlog of retirement claims at OPM. Since the pandemic, the average processing time has been more like 90 days for retirees.
2023 COLA for Federal Retirees Highest Since 1981 - FedSmith
Oct 13, 2022 · The 2023 COLA for federal retirees and Social Security recipients has been announced and will be the largest in since 1981.
USPS Releases Fact Sheets About Upcoming Postal Service
Apr 20, 2023 · The Postal Service has released two fact sheets with more information about the upcoming Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program for both current Postal Service (USPS) employees as well as retirees.