NARFE is advocating for the Saving the Civil Service Act bills to prevent the establishment of Schedule P/C (formerly Schedule F) that would remove protections against firings based on political affiliation.
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
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.
Social Security Reaches 90th Anniversary
The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt in August 1935.