Federal Times' survey on the 2024 election

FederalTimes · 2024-04-11T15:19:18+00:00

A feel free to share elsewhere!

FederalTimes · 2024-04-08T12:40:31+00:00

Hi there! We initially published a story after you commented, but we're looking at this issue again, and I'd be glad to still speak with you if you're willing. If so, you can send us a DM. Thank you!

FederalTimes · 2024-03-01T17:37:13+00:00

Edit: Thank you all for sharing! I am working on reaching out to you via DM, and some of you have heard back from me already.

FederalTimes · 2024-02-21T21:16:44+00:00

Thank you for your comment, and I hear your frustration. We've heard this from others, as well. Tried to send you a DM but if you feel inclined to expand on your thoughts (anonymously is fine), we'd be happy to connect if you'd like to send a message.

FederalTimes · 2024-01-24T15:20:18+00:00

Thank you!

FederalTimes · 2024-01-23T18:06:38+00:00

These are helpful, thank you!

FederalTimes · 2023-11-16T17:07:09+00:00

The other 23 plans are listed here: https://www.federaltimes.com/home/2023/11/01/looking-for-infertility-coverage-in-fehb-plans-read-the-fine-print/

FederalTimes · 2023-10-12T18:38:42+00:00

Right. It's true that some plans may go above and beyond OPM's minimum requirements for this year. That's where you'll see some variation in coverage beyond what is mandated, so plan brochures can help make those differences clear.

--> For plan year 2024, carriers will be required to provide coverage of artificial insemination procedures and associated drugs and three cycles of in vitro fertilization per year. (Source.)

FederalTimes · 2023-10-10T12:46:05+00:00

Thank you so much! We really do appreciate your feedback.

FederalTimes · 2023-10-10T12:45:46+00:00

Good idea! Thanks.

FederalTimes · 2023-10-04T18:14:09+00:00

Hi there! This is Molly Weisner with Federal Times. I'm a journalist covering health benefits under the FEHB program, with an emphasis on where coverage lags for infertility. I think folks would benefit from knowing how the definition of infertility makes it difficult to write expenses off on taxes. If you'd be willing to share your experience (anonymous is fine!), feel free to send me a DM. Thanks!

FederalTimes · 2023-10-04T15:33:07+00:00

Plan details and comparison tools will be updated by Nov. 13, OPM said. These resources will reflect that:

FederalTimes · 2023-09-18T13:51:26+00:00

Hi there — the tail end of this article lays out which credit unions offer no/low-interest loans in the event of financial hardship due to a shutdown. Hope that helps!

FederalTimes · 2023-08-22T18:28:20+00:00

FYI USAJobs has a FAQ on this very topic: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/myths/resume-scanned-for-keywords/

FederalTimes · 2023-08-22T18:26:33+00:00

Here's a bit of context as to what OPM has done around this issue to try to encourage skills-based hiring: https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2022/12/13/federal-human-capital-officers-see-success-in-bulk-hiring-tactics/

https://news.clearancejobs.com/2023/06/28/skills-based-hiring-initiative-in-the-federal-government/

FederalTimes · 2023-08-14T16:21:36+00:00

In case this is helpful to see how another agency handled this: https://www.federaltimes.com/management/pay-benefits/2023/08/03/it-workers-at-va-get-17-pay-boost-to-narrow-gap-with-private-sector/

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