OPM Updates FEHB/PSHB Guiding Principles, Emphasizing Premiums and Plan Usage
FEDweek ·
Health & Benefits
FEHB, TRICARE, FEGLI, TSP, dental, vision, and other benefit programs for the federal and military community.
In-DepthThousands of veterans’ disability claims wrongly denied on appeal will be reviewed again
Stars and Stripes ·
VA MISSION Act pilot expands high-quality care access for rural Veterans
VA News ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on New FEGLI Form for Reducing or Canceling Coverage (RI 76-30)
Federal Register — OPM ·
Managing Your TSP and Benefits After a Reduction in Force
FedSmith ·
In-DepthVA ends gender identity-based programs, messaging and activities
Task & Purpose ·
Lawmakers, veterans groups split on how to fund major VA benefits reform bill
Air Force Times ·
TSP 2026 Contribution Limits: Regular, Catch-Up, and Ages 60–63 Special Catch-Up
NARFE News ·
DoD Launches TRICARE Demonstration to Add Separate Ambulance Reimbursement for Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions
Federal Register — DoD ·
Care without limits: How VA telehealth is reaching Veterans where they are
VA News ·
In-DepthAdvocacy group sues Trump administration over VA abortion access for veterans and families
FNN — Veterans Affairs ·
In-Depth47 Senate Lawmakers Oppose VA Disability Rule Changes for Sleep Apnea and Tinnitus
Military.com ·
In-DepthHouse cancels vote on VA overhaul bill amid growing opposition
Government Executive ·
VA health secretary quits less than a year into tenure
FedScoop ·
VA uses hundreds of AI systems; veterans may not know when they’re involved
Army Times +4 sources ·
VA uses hundreds of AI systems; 215 flagged as high-impact in 2025 inventory
Air Force Times +2 sources ·
In-DepthDAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) +1 source ·
Coalition Targets Overlooked Link to Veteran Suicide
Military.com ·
VA Launches New MDMA-Assisted Therapy Trial for PTSD: What Veterans Should Know
Military.com ·
In-DepthBill Would End TSP’s Paper-Check Requirement for IRA and Plan Rollovers
FedSmith ·
VA guide helps Veterans and families spot stressors that raise suicide risk and find support
VA News +1 source ·
VA Primary Care adds virtual reality to Veterans’ mental health toolkit
VA News +1 source ·
Study: Many veterans unclear on whether psychedelic therapy must be disclosed to the VA
Stars and Stripes ·
From the Revolution to Today: How VA Policies Shaped Efforts to End Veteran Homelessness
VA News +1 source ·
Fund Provides $500M to 40K Veterans Struggling With PTSD
Military.com +1 source ·
GAO: VA Needs Further Improvements to Manage Fraud Risks in Beneficiary Travel Program
GAO Reports ·
GAO: VA Beneficiary Travel Program Needs Stronger Controls to Reduce Improper Payments and Fraud Risk
GAO Reports ·
VA’s Provider Connect brings specialists into primary care visits to cut wait times and travel
VA News +1 source ·
Texas Mental Health Program Reports 103% Increase in Veteran Enrollment
Military.com ·
In-DepthSupreme Court to Decide Whether Veterans Can Bypass VA Process to Seek Benefits
Military.com +1 source ·
Disabled veterans may qualify for free TSA PreCheck under the VETS Safe Travel Act
The Hill ·
Rising Medicare Part B costs force a new look at pairing Medicare with FEHB
Government Executive +1 source ·
VA updates home loan appraisal requirements to help Veterans compete in today’s housing market
VA News +1 source ·
Veteran homelessness continues downward trend: Down 56% since 2010
VA News +1 source ·
Hidden Camera Exposes Alleged Abuse of Marine Veteran with Alzheimer’s Disease
Military.com ·
CBO: Accrual Accounting Would Put VA Future Benefits at About $90,000 per Active-Duty Member per Year
CBO Reports +1 source ·
CBO: Accrual Accounting Would Put VA Benefits at About $90,000 per Active-Duty Service Member per Year
CBO Reports ·
Study: Nearly 5 million veterans have used psychedelics; many unclear on VA policy
Air Force Times +2 sources ·
Certain Disabled Veterans Now Eligible for Faster TSA Airport Screenings
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
VA’s top health official pushes IT overhaul to cut bureaucracy, boost veteran care
FNN — Budget ·
Watchdog: VA needs to improve care for menopausal veterans
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
OPM Proposes Updates to Privacy Act System of Records for Health Benefits Claims and Cost Data
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Proposes Updated Privacy Act System of Records for Health Benefits Claims and Cost Data
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
VA chief vows to fire employee accused of abusing Marine veteran at New York state veterans home
Task & Purpose +1 source ·
GAO: VA Medical Facility Security Needs Action to Address Longstanding Risks
GAO Reports ·
Warning Issued on New VA Mortgage Assistance Program for Veterans Facing Foreclosure
Military.com ·
Federal Employees Face New Student Loan Repayment Options After SAVE Plan Ends
FedSmith +1 source ·
Strengthening Veteran transitions through community connection
VA News +1 source ·
In-DepthVeterans disability bill could reduce tinnitus compensation to fund other VA benefits
Task & Purpose +1 source ·
2026 State Veteran Benefits Guide (By State)
Military.com ·
Incarcerated veteran’s bid to keep VA disability benefits heads to the Supreme Court
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
VA initiative targets homelessness among aging and disabled Veterans
VA News ·
VA initiative expands supportive housing and services for aging and disabled Veterans experiencing homelessness
VA News ·
OPM Responds to Privacy Concerns Over Plan to Access FEHB/PSHB Medical Records
FEDweek +1 source ·
Tech Giant Offering Free AI Glasses to 130,000 Blind Veterans
Military.com +1 source ·
Retired Military Leaders Warn PTSD, Suicide and Homelessness Remain Major Veteran Challenges
Military.com ·
Incarcerated veteran’s bid to keep VA disability benefits heads to Supreme Court
Stars and Stripes ·
In-DepthSenators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Study: COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke
The Hill ·
CHOICE Act expands options for veterans navigating the VA claims process
Stars and Stripes +1 source ·
How to Help a Veteran Create a Suicide Prevention Safety Plan
VA News ·
GAO: VA Needs Actions to Improve Menopause Care Quality and Patient Education
GAO Reports +1 source ·
Report: Veterans Face Higher Hurdles in Military Sexual Trauma Disability Claims
Air Force Times +4 sources ·
Medicare Part B and FEHB: Do You Need Both?
Serving Those Who Serve ·
GAO: VHA Needs Better Training and Oversight When Reviewing Providers with Clinical Care Concerns
GAO Reports +1 source ·
VA Targets 40% Reduction in Prosthetic Wait Times for Disabled Veterans
Military.com +1 source ·
Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide Push for 'Green Star' Recognition
Military.com ·
Trump administration orders insurers to step up fraud investigations in federal employee health programs
Fox News — Politics ·
GAO: VA Scheduling Systems Are Fragmented as Oracle EHR Rollout Faces Delays
GAO Reports +1 source ·
Integrated VA data helps improve care coordination for homeless Veterans
VA News +1 source ·
Fraud alert: Beware the “Veterans Savings Program” postcard scam
VA News +1 source ·
VA Doctor Warns of Serious, Quiet Threat Plaguing Aging Veterans
Military.com ·
OPM Partners With White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and Strengthen Health Benefits Oversight
OPM News ·
OPM Partners With White House Task Force to Combat Fraud and Strengthen Health Benefits Oversight
OPM News +1 source ·
SSA chief says phone wait times are down and website issues have been fixed after long delays
FNN — Congress ·
Report: VA denies military sexual trauma disability claims more often than combat injuries
Task & Purpose +1 source ·
Understanding the 2026 Roth and TSP changes: What federal employees need to know now
Federal News Network ·
Report Urges VA and Congress to Fix Disability Evaluations for Military Sexual Trauma Claims
Reddit — r/veterans ·
OPM Launches FEHB Eligibility Review to Remove Ineligible Family Members
FEDmanager ·
How VA’s Telehealth Kidney Program Helps Save the Lives of Rural Veterans
Military.com ·
BAP Moves Forward to Expand Access and Lower Costs for TRICARE Beneficiaries
FNN — Benefits ·
BAP Moves Forward, Expanding Access and Lowering Costs for TRICARE Beneficiaries
FNN — Benefits +1 source ·
OPM to Require Dependent Eligibility Verification for FEHB and PSHB Coverage
ClearanceJobs News ·
DAV Releases Report on Veteran Suicide
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) ·
TRICARE Reimburses Travel for Out-of-Town Medical Appointments: How to Apply
Military.com ·
Final Rules Issued for Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Under the No Surprises Act
Federal Register — OPM +1 source ·
Social Security moves toward fully electronic benefit payments; waivers available
FNN — Benefits ·
Social Security aims to fully transition beneficiaries to electronic payments
FNN — Benefits ·
OPM proposes new rules to verify FEHB enrollments and eligibility
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM proposes new FEHBP enrollment verification requirements to prevent ineligible coverage
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM proposes new FEHB enrollment verification requirements to prevent ineligible coverage
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
The FEHB Rule Many Federal Employees May Misunderstand
Serving Those Who Serve ·
OPM Final Rule Sets FEHB Verification Requirements for Adding Family Members (QLEs and Open Season)
Federal Register — OPM ·
OPM Cracking Down on Fraudulent Health Benefits Enrollment
OPM News +1 source ·
OPM Cracking Down on Fraudulent FEHB Health Benefits Enrollment
OPM News +1 source ·
OPM to tighten eligibility checks for FEHB family members
FNN — Benefits ·
OPM to crack down on ineligible FEHB family member enrollments
FNN — Benefits +1 source ·
Veteran with rare muscle-wasting disease seeks VA recognition
Stars and Stripes ·
OPM Seeks Public Comment on Revised FEHB Health Benefits Election Form (OMB Control No. 3206-0160)
Federal Register — OPM ·
VA approves nearly $600 million for medical facility infrastructure upgrades ahead of new EHR rollout
FNN — Veterans Affairs +1 source ·
VA approves nearly $600 million for facility upgrades and EHR rollout preparation
FNN — Veterans Affairs +1 source ·
Veterans are watching closely for what changes to VA benefits rules come next
FNN — Benefits ·
Veterans are watching closely as VA benefits rules and loopholes resurface
FNN — Benefits ·
Labor Department expands FECA Pharmacy Benefit Program coverage
FNN — Benefits +1 source ·
Weighing the costs and trade-offs of suspending FEHB for Medicare Advantage
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
TSP funds returned to growth in April
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Number of TSP millionaires declines by about 10,000
FNN — TSP ·
Senators demand OPM withdraw proposal to access federal employees’ health claims data
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
Senators demand OPM withdraw plan to access feds’ medical records
GovExec — Pay & Benefits ·
OPM, First Lady and HHS Launch New Support for Foster and Adoptive Families in the Federal Workforce
OPM News ·
Trump’s VA budget request tops $488 billion for fiscal 2027
Federal Times ·
OPM urges FEHB and PSHB carriers to emphasize preventive ‘well care’ and reduce costs for next plan year
FNN — Open Season ·
OPM Emphasizes Prevention and Wellness in FEHB and PSHB Health Plans
OPM News ·
TSP funds post losses in March
FNN — TSP ·