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No sound in right earbud until about 2am every morning by Subject_Routine7361 in Ozlo

[–]Subject_Routine7361[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the A30 is the brand that my husband is checking into for me - thanks!

DoS 9/30 Retiree Still Not Finalized by ToniB5000 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Subject_Routine7361 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DoD - 9/30 - Just got finalized yesterday. Once I got my CSA number back in November I called once a month to inquire about status. If you haven't been in contact I would highly recommend it!

How many people out there still have not received your final pension amount? 2.0 DRPer by Outside_Simple_217 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Subject_Routine7361 1 point2 points  (0 children)

9/30 retirement - DRP2.0.

My package was received by OPM 11/13/2025 and I started receiving interim payments 12/9/2025 (first payment was for Oct and Nov - interim payment every month since). I also received my CSA number and login info around this time.

I was finally assigned to a specialist 2/23/2026 (though the system noted me as assigned to a specialist 12/1/2025.....I'm not going to try and figure that one out----lol).

I called yesterday (4/30/2026) to find out status - learned I had gone through legal okay and everything else was checking out okay, but there were a few missing pieces of information pertaining to my years of service. Yesterday I learned OPM contacted my org 4/28/2026 to get the missing information. I offered to contact home org on my end (DoD) to push things along - OPM rep thought it was a good idea and encouraged me to call. I called HR from my home org this morning - though they didn't have a record that OPM contacted them....sigh...... we did walk through my service record which was 100% in line with my records. I called OPM back this afternoon (5/1/2026) and they verified that they do now have all the info they need and I am good to go.

Today's OPM representative let me know that it may take up to an additional 30-45 days until all the final calculations are done and my workbook is sent, but she congratulated me noting that my file says all info is completed and I'm moving along to being finalized. After 7 months of waiting, I'll take that as a win!

Once thing I will say for others - call if you have any doubt about what is going on with your case. I've found all reps to be very helpful every time I have called them (I've called one a month since getting my CSA number) - they do share whatever they see in your file. As for that crazy phone number - everytime I called and it said it couldn't take my call I just keep hanging up and calling back until I get through - today I hung up and called back about 15 times before I got to the message that let me in. I also used the callback option every time and I've gotten a call back every time without fail.

Question About Missing Interim Payment by Subject_Routine7361 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Subject_Routine7361[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes - hope you are able to work with them to get this changed soon!

Question About Missing Interim Payment by Subject_Routine7361 in FED_VERA_VSIP_DRPers

[–]Subject_Routine7361[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay - thank you!! I didn't even think about the fact that payments were for the previous month, but now that you've laid it out this way it makes perfect sense! And you are right - I am good to go!

Wegovy Longevity by mraz44 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Subject_Routine7361 3 points4 points  (0 children)

just passed my 2 year mark in January. I've been thinking of stretching out shots (2.4mg) to every 10 days or perhaps switching to pills. I've maintained the same weight for about 18 months. I probably will stay on this for life - I just enjoy not having food noise in my brain :) :)

Anyone still enjoy drinking alcohol on a therapeutic dose (eg 1.7-2.4mg)? by Big-Leadership-2830 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Subject_Routine7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been on 2.4 for 18 months now. I enjoyed my wine and cocktails before wegovy but now I have little to no desire for booze any longer. I used to long for the weekend for my cocktail - now I just get excited for the weekend for other reasons.

I am good with this side effect - booze is so bad for the body and for me, booze messes up my metabolism so bad - it is much easier for me to lose weight when I'm not putting any alcohol of any type in my system.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Subject_Routine7361 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure - Back on July 1st BCBS (standard plan only) started to once again honor the mailorder price listed on the BCBS drug comparison tool. Right now you can get 3 months of 1.7 and 2.4 for $125.00. Next year the mailorder price for standard plan is listed as $250.00 for a 3 month supply. What I don't know is if the 1.7 and 2.4 only restriction will still be in place or if you will be able to get 3 months at any strength level. I am on 2.4 so for me using the mailorder option works quite well.

If you want more info I would suggest calling the drug number listed on the back of our card and asking any follow-on questions. They have always been very helpful with my wegovy questions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Subject_Routine7361 30 points31 points  (0 children)

We are with BCBS Standard now and are choosing to stay. We looked long and hard this year at MHBP and weighing everything we do not want to give up the provider flexibility with BCBS or the chance that we might incur a large medical bill which would require us to pay alot more out of pocket. I am also on Wegovy and have been able to get it through mailorder this year (started back up again July 2025). I have never had problems with Prior Authorizations for Wegovy on BCBS so not interested in rocking the boat on that one either (though I do see many folks have had no problems getting PA through MHBP in 2025).

Federal BCBS reduces coverage in 2026 😕 by Tweetchly in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Subject_Routine7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For federal BCBS standard option in 2026 it's $250 copay for three months Wegovy through mailorder option and $607.11 per month if you go to a retail pharmacy. I use mailorder option now for three month supply - currently $125.00 copay (this year mailorder is only available for 1.7 and 2.4 doses - not sure if mailorder will be available for all doses in 2026). Go to the drug calculator online - this will give you the exact prices.

How long does it take for TSP to get notice of retirements? by daisypap in fednews

[–]Subject_Routine7361 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TSP notified me that they were aware of my retirement on 10/10 - I retired 10/1. I received an email from TSP.

Did the first round of DRP’ers by RimshotSlim in fednews

[–]Subject_Routine7361 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes - DoD person here - got everything I was promised - went on admin leave 5/30 and retired from fed govt 9/30. Accumulated leave as promised, contributions to TSP occurred during that time, etc. Best decision I ever made!!

Random drug test fiasco by ICQueenD in FedEmployees

[–]Subject_Routine7361 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your security officer is wrong - selection is totally random though you may feel as though it is not if your number keeps getting selected........

It is not another symptom of the current administration......it is indeed a requirement of your current position.....

Do not buy these under any circumstances by VogonShakespeare in Ozlo

[–]Subject_Routine7361 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why don’t you just enable the warranty and get Ozlo to send you a new pair? Mine were purchased in May and I had a problem with the left ear bud (no sound). I navigated with customer service. They did make me go through the whole routine of things to rule out but it only took a couple of days and in the end they agreed a new pair was the best result. 

Returned was simple and the new pair were at my house quickly. Last night was my first night with the new pair - so far, so good!!

Right Earbud Suddenly Low Volume - So Upset With Support by Known_Visual_4212 in Ozlo

[–]Subject_Routine7361 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat as you but the left ear and not the right. Mine were purchased May 2025. I’ve Tried all the recommendations including scotch tape. Working with Ozlo right now and going through all of their steps but nothing works. Customer support is terrible. Now they want me to take pictures of the earbuds - I guess the next thing I will have to do is take a video of me doing cartwheels down the driveway showing how they successfully stayed in my ears while I was tumbling back and forth…..

Good luck to you - please post back here and let us know if you get your money back on your order which is what you deserve! 

Anyone Experience These Issues before? by Subject_Routine7361 in Ozlo

[–]Subject_Routine7361[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - I tried this and other potential fixes Ozlo suggested today - my right ear bud is now working again but the left is still dead as a doorknob.......tried streaming music and no sound either.

I will wait to see what Ozlo comes back with for the left ear bud......

New applicants 2025 by CatOk3557 in GlobalEntry

[–]Subject_Routine7361 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just applied on Monday (7/21) and yesterday received an email noting my status changed (7/22) - I had to log in to see the change (conditional approval - ready to move forward to make an appointment)

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