While millions of Americans wait for the COVID-19 vaccine, hospital board members, their trustees and donors around the country have gotten early access to the scarce drug or offers for vaccinations, raising complaints about favoritism tainting … [Continue reading] about Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Givance, Evansville top Valparaiso 70-52 in 1st game back
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Shamar Givance had 19 points as Evansville ran past Valparaiso 70-52 on Sunday, playing for the first time in two weeks. The Purple Aces were coming off a pause for COVID-19 exposure while Valparaiso had played a … [Continue reading] about Givance, Evansville top Valparaiso 70-52 in 1st game back
Who has your TSP account? Uncle Sam or Bernie Madoff?
Most federal and postal workers belong to the TSP, Uncle Sam’s version of a 401k plan on steroids. They belong whether their job is helping represent the U.S. at the UN, duty some remote embassy, delivering mail, directing air traffic or helping run … [Continue reading] about Who has your TSP account? Uncle Sam or Bernie Madoff?
Feds skipped the doctor’s office last year. Will they pay later?
If the pandemic gave you an excuse to skip out on a few doctor’s appointments over the last nine months, know that you’re not alone. Perhaps it’s no surprise, but many employees and retirees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) … [Continue reading] about Feds skipped the doctor’s office last year. Will they pay later?
Federal retirement mostly steady in December after autumn spike, decline
This fall was a volatile period for federal retirement claims – with a noticeable spike in October and mirroring decline the month after. But December seems to have been when activity more or less calmed down, according to numbers released by the … [Continue reading] about Federal retirement mostly steady in December after autumn spike, decline