There’s still time to donate to Alzheimer’s and contribute to the NARFE total for calendar year 2025.
Error in Some December Annuities
December 1. 2025 annuity (pension) statements for some federal retirees show incorrect amounts related to the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment.
NARFE Shutdown Latest News
NARFE updates about new developments in the Federal Government Shutdown
2026 Federal Benefits Open Season
The 2026 Open Season runs November 10 – December 8, 2025 for health benefits programs. Click the title above to find links to details on the OPM website.
NARFE Webinars for Open Season
The NARFE Federal Benefits Institute has scheduled six webinars to help members with both the Medicare Open Enrollment and FEHB/PSPB Open Season.
OPM Releases 2026 FEHB/PSHB Premiums
The U.S Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released the 2026 Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSPB) premium rate charts on Oct. 9, 2025.
New Shutdown Resources for Employees
NARFE is providing information and resources for federal employees affected by the government shutdown.
Upcoming Benefits Webinars
The NARFE Federal Benefits Institute has three webinars scheduled in October 2025 and one on Nov. 4.
Possible Government Shutdown
Update on status of government funding legislation for Fiscal Year 2026 and Action Alert for members
Walks to End Alzheimer’s Sep. to Oct. 2025
Join the three Illinois chapters that have registered a team to participate in a 2025 walk in their community.