A Key Moment for Federal Employees Every year, Open Season marks a critical moment for federal employees to review their benefits. It is a time to pause, evaluate current coverage, and make decisions that influence healthcare access, financial stability, and...
National Family Caregivers Month 2025: How to Support Federal Employees Who Also Care for Others Every November, the United States observes National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM)—a time dedicated to recognizing the millions of individuals who provide essential care to loved...
What’s Changing in 2025? Federal benefits are shifting again — and some of the most critical programs for American families and older adults are on the table. Recent legislative proposals could affect how millions of people access healthcare through Medicare, Medicaid, and...
Understanding Short-Term Disability Conditions Short-term disability insurance provides income replacement when you’re unable to work due to an illness or injury. But not every health issue qualifies. To receive benefits, the condition must temporarily prevent you from performing your job...
In 2025, one issue is quietly putting pressure on federal employees’ wallets: health insurance premiums are rising at record rates, outpacing both wages and inflation. While pay adjustments remain limited, the cost of maintaining adequate health coverage is becoming harder to...
Introduction In July 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping legislative package introduced by the Trump administration. While it has been promoted as a tax relief initiative, hidden within its provisions are serious threats to...
What Is the Social Security Fairness Act? Passed in late 2024 and implemented in 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act eliminated two long-standing penalties that affected thousands of retired federal, state, and municipal workers: the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)....
