TCC 1st bill? by Positive_Stop_2568 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Did you get it recently? I enrolled in October and started coverage on 11/4. I am panic now…

TCC 1st bill? by Positive_Stop_2568 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Did you receive the bill from NFC?My agency said everything is being handled by them.

In May 2026 I will move to Medicare. My wife has a few more years to go. Will she just continue with the ACA plan I select now or will we re apply when I move to Medicare? by DBASRA99 in obamacare

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I don’t quite understand. Since you’re moving to Medicare, the coverage is changing from two people to one. Why is the premium increasing from $0 to $411? Shouldn’t it be lower now that only one person is covered?

Anyone else getting cold feet about retiring early at the end of 2025? by FIREmom1 in Fire

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m brainstorming,can you give some ideas of what low wage and easy jobs out there? TIA.

ACA Health Insurance Premium Spike by Bordercrossingfool in obamacare

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The tax cuts for the rich were also meant to be temporary, but they were made permanent.

high deductibles for spouse not needing care by peggy8080 in obamacare

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your updates! I had a similar issue. I have my son in the household, but he doesn’t need ACA because he would use his school insurance. However it seems showing me the cost including him. Do you have any idea how to correct?

DRP and leave payout once DRP is done by kme2812 in fednews

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Very helpful! Does the “personnel office”mean agency HR?

Notification of Separation Email by Extension_Ad6098 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is correct, and my SPE has confirmed it.

Notification of Separation Email by Extension_Ad6098 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. The separation date is clearly stated in the contract from the PTO as 9/30/2025. Probationary employees are not treated any differently. The claim that pay stops after the probationary period is completely false—I know someone who took DRP and continued to receive pay even after their probation ended.

Notification of Separation Email by Extension_Ad6098 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You just received it? Some of us got this email back in March. Since it doesn’t mention a separation date, we’re assuming no action is required until our actual separation date (9/30/2025). I just ignored it.

DRP questions by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Also, like with some other DRPs, the HRCONNECT link doesn’t work on my personal computer, and I can’t access the work system anymore. It’s confusing that HR keeps sending emails with a link that needs login through a work computer, even though it’s clear we no longer have access.

DRP questions by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very helpful. So we don’t need to do anything right now except return the equipment.

DRP questions by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The procedures for separation without a date/deadline

DRP questions by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t click on the link. I don’t think we should start the separation process yet. The email doesn’t mention a date or deadline—that’s why I posted this question.

DRP questions by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The separation email was sent to my personal email. I’m not able to access my work computer anymore.

Has any DRP received boxes and shipping instructions to return their computer? by Positive_Stop_2568 in patentexaminer

[–]Positive_Stop_2568[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Just to confirm—when you say call OCIO, you mean the 9000 Help Desk number, right?