OPM extends long-term care program suspension
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has extended the suspension period for all new Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program applications.
OPM Encourages Federal Employees to Review Health Coverage During 2024 Open Season
Employees and annuitants can use Open Season to reassess their health, dental, and vision coverage and ensure their plans are cost-efficient and address the care enrollees and their families need.
OPM doesn’t have documented customer experience plans for the Postal Service’s open season, OIG says
The launch will be the first test of the new federal health insurance exchange designed to serve U.S. Postal Service employees, retirees and dependents, first established by the 2022 Postal…
OPM Releases Final Rule on PSHB
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing this final rule to clarify and establish additional requirements regarding the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program, which was established pursuant to…
RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authorized the use of an emergency leave transfer program (ELTP) for federal employees and their families adversely impacted by…
For the upcoming launch of the new Postal health insurance program, communication will be key
But the IG is anticipating OPM may face challenges during the program’s inaugural Open Season. The new IG report says the tight timeline for launching the program could strain OPM’s…
OPM announces leave transfer program for feds affected by Helene
The Office of Personnel Management on Wednesday announced that it would establish a temporary leave-sharing program to help federal employees who need time off from work to recover after Hurricane…
OPM Announces Resources for Postal Service Health Benefit Program Enrollees
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today shared new enrollee resources ahead of the inaugural launch of the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program this Open Season.
OPM testing new platform for online retirement applications
The Office of Personnel Management is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel on its never-ending journey to modernize its retirement systems.
OPM tweaks its final rule for the postal health benefits plan
The federal HR agency posted its final rule for establishing the Postal Service Health Benefits program on Monday, clarifying language on Medicare Part B enrollment and other details.