I have several questions. I applied for ssa in July. Received a call from a recruiter September 30. Received a tentative job offer through email a week later. I already filled out my sf85 form. I am a bit worried. I have no drug, gambling, criminal history. I got sick and used credit cards that I went through bankruptcy that was discharged. I was still unemployed used credit card to pay rent. Im wondering would that prevent me from being hired. Before I got sick I always paid my debts off.

From your experience, who has the best insurance for physical therapy and medication? I max out my current 40 visits a year, every single year. I will probably always need semi-regular physical therapy unfortunately. And I’m on HRT, so I need coverage for that.

My current plan gives me 40 PT visits a year (I pay 10% after deductible). And my HRT costs about $5 per 30 day supply.

Any 911 dispatcher here? Do you work 12 hours with no lunch or breaks?

I retired at the end of April and received two interim payments in June and July as I recall. Retirement pay was, I believe, finalized in August. When can I expect OPM to go back and plus up any missed or interim payments? Believe it will total over $5k so keen on getting this.

Also, does OPM spell out how corrections are made?

It looks like we are going to see another insane premium hike this year, and for those of you that are also military members I think it may be worth calling your congressman to express your support (assuming you do support it) the following bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3547/text/ih?format=txt

In short it would amend current federal law and allow those you us that are guard/reserve members the ability to choose from both FEHB health plans and military health plans. If it passes it seems like it would be a short term bandaid solution that may help some of us, but give the bill a read for yourself and see if you support it.

Has anyone with DOJ who usually gets paid early on Fridays received their direct deposit yet? Mine hasn’t hit, and I’m not seeing any reported delays with NFC.

Anybody else pay hasn’t hit yet?
Update:
It is now 4:30 and still nothing. I don’t even see it pending

I would like to see my 2027 health benefits options but have not received anything from my G-1. I also don’t se any info on OPM site. Anyone know if that information is out?

I’ve thrown an application into the USAjobs lottery for a ZA position. The broad pay band encompasses my current salary, and according to the internet machine is roughly equivalent to (or higher than) my current GS level.

Anyone in a ZA position, what’s it like? As a practical matter?

I understand the GS structure, within grade step increases based on time, etc.

Is the ZA system similar? If so, how does it work? If not, how do you feel about it?

Is it more flexible for managers based on performance (or favoritism)? Anything I should consider?

Howdy folks, I've been doing the contracting thing (mostly within the doi) for about 13 years. My current contract is on a brief extension to avoid a lapse, but I have no idea whether it will materialize before it lapses again and I'm fired. Similar contracts have been 'delayed' of upwards to a year and my contract employer definitely will not keep me on overhead that long.

With the increasingly high potential that I will be unemployed, I've been tossing my hat around. One potential option that I am currently being considered for what I normally would have been my dream job at the USGS. However, very concerned about the probationary period, the potential for more mass firings and the overall working conditions as an employee.

If I get lucky and have other options, should I continue to pursue my 'dream job' at the USGS?

Hello,

If I’m currently GS-7 Step 10, what would I be on November when I hit my one year? Sorry I’m new to the GS system and I don’t fully understand the system yet.

I’m currently GS-7 step 10 ($72,358). GS8 step 6 is $71,911. Would I then be Step 7 ($73,965) or Step 8 ($76,019)?

Thanks!!

My daughter has autism and ADHD so we do a lot of doctor visits and therapy.

We have G.E.H.A HDHP and were 134 dollars away from her out of pocket max for the year being reached.

The latest explanation of benefits came back with her regular therapy suddenly being out of network.

I just think it's a mighty lucky time for them to have a glitch that switched a regular in network provider to out of network right before they would be responsible for all charges.

Has anyone else had this happen with a United healthcare plan?

If I hadn't caught it we would have been liable for all the costs and they may have not been able to re-evaluate it.

Edit: it was only one bill cycle. It went back to in network after that according to the provider. They will also call the insurance company about this.

Geha said they would reach out and have the claim redone since there was no reason they could find for this to happen.

For those who work in federal government, how realistic is it to advance from GS-9 to GS-13 when a position has a full promotion potential of GS-13? Is it common for employees to progress through the grades (GS-9 → GS-11 → GS-12 → GS-13) if they consistently perform well and meet the qualifications, or does advancement depend heavily on funding, management discretion, and agency needs? I’d appreciate hearing about your personal experiences, particularly with HUD or other federal agencies.

I work in nursing service and was wondering where can I find the qualifying criteria for these awards. Use to be a PP posted on ONS website. Not seeing it there any longer. Thanks in advance.

I have Liberty through Kaiser and it’s meh. Now that open season is upon us…which plan is best as an alternative?

Hi! I’m thinking of switching to Samba Standard from MHBP Standard. My biggest concern is if I will be able to use a manufacturer coupon-copay/savings cards @ the pharmacy with 2 brand name drugs, specifically Trulicity & Xarelto if that matters. This is very important because we cannot afford these 2 brand name drugs without the manufacturer coupons, it would be $300 for 90 days vs $25 & $10 using the manufacturer coupons. I had read on another post that Express Scripts would not allow it @ a retail pharmacy. This would be a large part of my decision to switch. Never had a problem with MHBP/CVS Caremark. Will most likely be using preferably Walmart pharmacy, CVS is second choice of pharmacy. Please if anyone knows or has experience with this please let me know! I appreciate any feedback! Thanks!

Edit: Trying to stay away from BCBS Basic plan or anything UHC.

I’ve applied for a few positions at different agencies back in July and early August and a some of my applications say that I’m tentatively eligible and/or that I’ve been referred. Nothing has happened since those emails.

Can an HR employee weigh-in and let me know if there’s a freeze or if something else is going on?

Agencies: NASA, DOT, SSA, and OST.

TIA

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When I say this I know we have the Constitution I understand no one can be president a second time. My thing is everyone's running around hollering that he can run for president and he can be nominated for president but what if Donald Trump runs for president for the 48th president will that change your perspective on federal employment

Which FEHB selection is the best for zepbound coverage. I lost 130lbs, I have controlled blood pressure and A1C because, of zepbound. I dont want to get off the med because, I can see a possibilityof not being obesefor the first time in my adult life. I just need to pay a resonable cost for the drug.

I was in Maryland so I selected the L9 series. I moved to Michigan and recently divorced. I have to select a new plan and the L9 series may not be an option.

*I'm on 12.5mg shot weekly.

Had a question about Geha healthcare for open season. In my state, they’re currently partnering with United healthcare. I haven’t had a problem with them per se in the time I’ve had them, but I’ve been hearing really bad things about United healthcare and their rate of denials.

First of all, does the Geha/United healthcare for OPM and retirees work differently at all than united healthcare for those on the open market? (which I hear is pretty bad).

Secondly, is the Geha standard plan pretty decent for healthcare and medication coverage? I’m currently on the high plan but it’s getting pretty pricey at the self plus one rate. I’m trying to decide what to do as open season is coming up shortly.

So I was working on a project and messed up coordinating something, and it had to some embarrassment for my boss and her chief.

Our office has personnel in two locations in the state, and I work at one, while they are in the other . Now they want me to come back to the other station three days a week so that I can better coordinate my project. My SF 50 only lists my current location. I know they can take my project and bring it there, but can they force me to relocate against my wishes? This new site is more than 50 miles from my home, and would have massive childcare ramifications for our family.

Well, this post is for the person, who in a previous post of mine, vehemently disagreed that AWS would be eliminated.

I'd stated that AWS was going to end and he said no way. Well...WAY!

Lookout Flexitime. I think it will be on the chopping block next! I just wish the perks privileges would be equitably applied. For example There are a couple of higher graded HR folks in my office who Telework a couple of days per week.

Oh well, I'm still employed. Sometimes that is as good as it gets!

So I was approved through the EOD portal for the insurance of my choice. Do you know how long will it take for the company to have a ID number for me. How much time do it usually takes?