Nearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience. Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year. Last year, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday. The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable. By Gary Fields
6 months ago Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. More than a third of states have some form of Election Day holiday. By Federal Times staff
6 months ago Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Nov. 6, 2023. The Defense Department will pay plaintiffs' legal fees for two lawsuits. Load More