The Federal Benefits Institute has presented three webinars so far in 2025 that address federal employee rights and options under the new administration.
NARFE, Coalition Sue Over DOGE’s Access to Private Data
NARFE filed suit with three other associations to stop DOGE’s access to personal data at Office of Personnel Management, Departments of Education and Treasury
NARFE and GAP File Suit to Block Schedule P/C
NARFE files suit with Government Accountability Project in federal court to protect merit-based civil service threatened by Schedule P/C, formerly called Schedule F
Social Security Fairness Act is Law, Repeals WEP/GPO
But, “under SSA’s current budget, SSA expects that it could take more than one year to adjust benefits and pay all retroactive benefits.” (per SSA website)
Emerging Threats to the Federal Community
New NARFE resources cover threats to federal employee and retirees
2025 Federal Budget (12/21/2024)
Congress approves Continuing Resolution until mid-March.
Thrift Savings Plan Update
Coming changes include Roth in-plan conversion option in 2026
NARFE National Election Results
NARFE National and Regional Officers, approved amendments to Bylaws and Standing Rules
2025 FEHB/PSHB Premium Rate Charts
NARFE info on FEHB/PSHB 2025 premiums
In Memoriam – Gene Niewoehner
In Memoriam for former board member