Posted on Saturday, 30th March 2019 by Dennis Damp
Federal employees have been waiting for months to receive their 1.9% pay raise. Agencies are now processing back pay retroactive to the beginning of the year and the updated 2019 pay charts are available online for your review. We are currently in pay period 7 that ends April 13. When your agency’s payroll office processes the […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 15th March 2019 by Dennis Damp
Jodi recently emailed me suggesting that most Life Insurance companies emphasize what coverage they provide including accidental death and dismemberment. She was searching for a general policy statement other than simply the costs associated with each type of coverage. She wanted to know about dismemberment and accidental death coverage, the exact coverage she was paying […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Saturday, 12th January 2019 by Dennis Damp
OPM issued a FACT SHEET covering the impact on federal employee benefits and pay as a result of the government shutdown. The following excerpt explains the impact on employee’s pay and benefits. FACT SHEET: Pay and Benefits Information for Employees Affected by the Lapse in Appropriations Request a Federal Retirement Report™ today to review your projected annuity […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 21st September 2018 by Dennis Damp
Updated 11/11/2024 I presented a briefing for the Employee’s Retirement Club at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the invitation of the group’s chairperson. We discussed a number of topics including FEGLI, Long Term Care, and Medicare signup. There was some confusion about the ability to defer Part B premiums if your spouse continues […]
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Posted on Friday, 8th June 2018 by Dennis Damp
Updated 8/14/2023 When you require information about your benefits and retirement planning you need resources at your fingertips to make informed decisions FAST. OPM does have a comprehensive site, http://www.opm.gov, that you can search and find abundant information, however it is often difficult to locate what you are looking for. Plus they don’t offer advice […]
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Posted on Friday, 21st November 2014 by Cynthia Compton-Conley
Best Practices and the State of Audiological Care In my June post, How to Manage Your Own Hearing Health Care, I discussed the steps that should be taken to enhance your hearing, including identifying and achieving your hearing goals. While setting goals may sound trivial, research has shown that following clinical best-practices (including goal-setting) improves […]
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Posted on Friday, 9th August 2013 by Dennis Damp
Many FERS annuitants that retire before age 62 are eligible for an annuity supplement that will end when they reach age 62. You may be eligible for a Special Retirement Supplement if you retire: After the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) with 30 years of service; At age 60 with 20 years of service; or Upon […]
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| Comments (0)Posted on Friday, 14th June 2013 by Dennis Damp
Have you noticed how big, bright, and clear the new large flat screen digital HD TVs are these days? We purchased our first flat screen about 5 years ago and my wife and I were truly impressed with the picture; a significant improvement over the analog TVs that we grew up with. However, it didn’t […]
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