Ask Kevin: What’s the legal basis for the Part B late enrollment fee?A reader asks if the enrollment penalty is statutory.By Kevin Moss2 months ago
Ask Reg: Can I negotiate my federal salary offer?Departments and agencies vary in the latitude they give their supervisors and managers to vary the step they offer to a prospective employee.By Reg Jones2 months ago
OpinionMedicare Advantage for feds: How it works and what it can save youThis article is packed with information on how Medicare Advantage works, who's eligible and where it can save you money on medical costs.By Kevin Moss4 months ago
OpinionHow to create a trusted generative AI platform for federal processesHere are three strategies agencies can employ to overcome challenges and create a trusted generative AI platform that will improve citizen services.By Bob Gaines and Michael Spinali4 months ago
Ask Reg: I separated from service before my MRA. When can I retire?When an employee is fired before they reach minimum retirement age, questions arise about when they should file for retirement.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff4 months ago
OpinionSetting a global standard for safe AI adoptionWhile the government considers new mandates around AI, there are other resources available to use as a starting point for safe use of the technology.By Gaurav (GP) Pal4 months ago
Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogsLawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
OpinionThe US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial eraThe idea of small government is a myth at odds with U.S. history, the authors argue.By Sidney Shapiro, Wake Forest University, and Joseph P. Tomain, University of Cincinnati4 months ago
Ask Reg: Do I retain annual leave when I retire from federal service?What is the maximum leave payout for retiring feds? Our retirement expert weighs in.By Reg Jones4 months ago
Federal workers with only high school degrees outearn private sectorCBO data from 2022 discloses how federal pay may not fall too behind private sectors for workers with lower levels of education.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
Ask Reg: Is my 5 month service subject to Windfall Elimination?A reader with five months of service under the CSRS questions whether their annuity will be computed with inclusion of the Windfall Elimination Provision.By Reg Jones4 months ago
Ask Reg: Does my one-year deployment count toward my 6c retirement?A Federal Times reader asks about whether military service counts toward their total civil service record.By Reg Jones and Federal Times staff4 months ago