Bill would help boost TSP contributionsMay 17, 2012

A key member of the Senate on Monday introduced an "auto-escalation" bill that would automatically increase Thrift Savings Plan contributions for certain new federal employees.

Senate panel approves domestic partnership benefits billMay 16, 2012

Senate panel to consider same-sex benefits bill this weekMay 15, 2012

Committee approves increases in Tricare pharmacy benefits co-paysMay 11, 2012

OPM chief expresses hope that Congress will act on benefits for same-sex partnersMay 10, 2012

Worried about the bills?Feb 29, 2012

No, not those; we mean the legislative kind. The ones that target the federal workforce.

Whoa, what a week!Feb 10, 2012

Congress targets its retirement benefits--or maybe notJan 27, 2012

Retirement—is it time to run for the hills?Dec 13, 2011

Slash congressional salaries!Oct 21, 2011

Panel questions VA on faulty mental health dataMay 21, 2012

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs said VA’s measurement data for assessing how long vets wait to get mental health care services is flawed, and the panel wants an explanation.

Senate panel advances domestic partnership benefits billMay 21, 2012

Panel OKs hikes in Tricare pharmacy co-paysMay 21, 2012

Lawmakers want health care services for Lejeune vetsMay 14, 2012

Federal Benefits Q&AMay 14, 2012

Chapter 1, Section 9: Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible spending accounts, or FSAs, are employer-established benefit plans that reimburse employees for specified expenses. They are funded through salary reduction arrangements under which employees receive less take-home pay in exchange for tax-advantaged contributions to their accounts.

Chapter 10, Section 1: Office of Personnel Management

Chapter 10, Section 7: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlements

Chapter 11, Section 1: Federal Travel and Transportation Policies

Chapter 11, Section 2: Relocation Allowances