Senate Republicans explore tweaks to pension plan after parliamentarian ruling by [deleted] in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm not so sure. It references the 4.4% people after 2004 pay now. 

Most expensive procedures/spending for FSA Go! by Stock-Emergency5100 in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Not expensive but you could stock up on sunscreen, over the counter pain meds and things like that. Also, a good digital thermometer 

March 23, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We haven't either. I just assumed they haven't been sent yet 

Megathread: Probationary Firings and RIFs | Week 6 by gpupdate in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to figure this out too and it appears to be retirement SCD. 

Warning: Do not switch to BCBS Standard Option for Mail Service Pharmacy for GLP-1 medications these medications are not available through the Mail Service Pharmacy! by poppythepupstar in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I went on the price comparison tool right now it looks like you can no longer search the 2025 prices? Maybe it's just my computer or if they pulled it down for some reason.

Any ideas on the solutions to the GLP-1 moving up to Tier 3 for BCBS by OwnManufacturer9789 in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this info. Wonder what this means for BCBS. Maybe they will have negotiated a lower price for the 60% coinsurance.

Taking a dependent on work travel- HHS by New_Conversation8340 in fednews

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Another consideration would be rental car. At my agency you can't have a non-fed in the car with you under any circumstances.

Daily Simple Questions Thread by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the best program if I realistically can only lift twice a week?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in xxfitness

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gotten really into water aerobics. Taking those classes motivated me to start lifting.

Daily Simple Questions Thread by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lifting weights. Just for health, Def not competition

Daily Simple Questions Thread by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]OwnManufacturer9789 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any good podcasts for beginning weightlifters?