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DHS Launches New Health Security Office Amid Concerns of

WebThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this week the launch of the Office of Health Security. The Office will lead a new, streamlined approach …

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Federal Employees Slated to Pay 8.7% More in Healthcare Premiums

WebThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently released details concerning the upcoming open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits …

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New Resources Help Healthcare Workers, Hospitals Become More …

WebThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new cybersecurity resources to help the healthcare and public health sector (HPH) better …

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Federal Employee Program

WebWith Open Season for federal employees running November 9 through December 14, 2020, now’s the perfect time to think about what you want from your …

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Surgeon General Releases Framework for Workplace Mental

WebThe U.S. Surgeon General released a new priority framework for addressing workplace mental health and well-being. In a report outlining the framework, Surgeon …

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HHS Talks Cyber Strategy as Healthcare Threats Rise

WebThe healthcare sector has been a growing target for cyber-attacks. Such attacks can disrupt hospitals from providing care, make it harder to obtain patient …

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FEHB Plans with Medicare Reimbursement — FEDagent

WebNARFE’s custom charts show which FEHB plans provide incentives to enroll in Medicare Part B like: Medicare premium reimbursement. Health savings account …

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Stigmas Still Exist Around Mental Health and Security Clearance …

WebA white paper from defense and technology company Leidos is shedding light on the intersection of mental health and the security clearance process.. …

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Premiums Rising for Federal Long-Term Care Insurance

WebPremiums are set to rise for most federal employees who participate in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). The rising premiums leave …

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Renewed Focus on Improving Health, Wellness for Law …

WebThere are efforts across the board to improve mental health and wellness options for law enforcement officers. Federal law enforcement face significant stressors …

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Medical Clinic Owner Accused of $38 Million Health Care

WebAccording to allegations in the federal grand jury indictment, Armando Valdes, age 63, collected nearly $38 million in proceeds from fraudulent health care …

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OPM, USDA Encourage Federal Workforce’s Support in Health, …

WebThe Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja, in a memorandum to agency leadership this week, outlined ways that federal employees can …

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DOJ Alleges Diagnostic Lab Owner Defrauded Medicare of $100

WebThe U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas announced that a federal grand jury indicted Billy Joe Taylor, aged 42, with 16 counts of health care …

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Spending Bill Markup Preserves Federal Worker Pay Raise, Cuts …

WebWhile a 5.2 percent pay raise for federal employees appears safe for now, the markup of a subcommittee appropriations bill contains riders targeting telework and …

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From the FLEOA Office of Mental Health & Peer Support

WebThis column from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) is part of the FEDforum, an initiative to unite voices across the federal …

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Preparation Tips for the 2021 FEHB Open Season — FEDagent

WebEach year, the Office of Personnel Management offers the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Open Season.This provides the opportunity to evaluate your …

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Southwest Border Conditions Impacting Employee Morale, Health: …

WebA new report says that “intensifying conditions” at the southwest border are negatively impacting employee morale and health at U.S. Customs and Border …

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Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Law Enforcement

WebIf you or a loved one are struggling with these issues, please call the national Suicide Prevention Line at (800)273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and …

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