In addition to a competitive salary, employee benefits include paid vacation time and sick leave, a portable retirement plan with Government matching contributions, affordable health and life insurance plans, and fitness and recreation facilities. Check out the details provided below. The program offers coverage without medical examination or restrictions because of age, current health or pre-existing medical conditions. It is a voluntary program.
Employees can change enrollment during an annual open season.
Employees and the government share the cost of this insurance. For more information, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's Health Benefits website . Participation is voluntary and the government pays up to one-third of the total cost. This plan offers the opportunity for employees with as few as ten years of Federal service to retire as early as age 55. It also includes coverage if the employee becomes disabled, as well as survivor benefits.