Federal government employees enjoy a wide range of "family-friendly" benefits that go far beyond insurance and retirement. This online library was created to help you navigate through these benefits to ensure you get everything you are entitled to. We are constantly adding new links and resources and will keep you updated through our newsletter.

• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS):
  http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.htm
  Benefits based on amount of service and salary history.
  
  
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP):
  http://www.tsp.gov/
  Multiple investment options similar to a 401(k) plan.
  
  
• Social Security:
  http://www.ssa.gov
  Credit earned while working with the Government. Retirement benefits, disability protection, and survivor protection.
  
  
• Medicare - Part A:
  http://www.medicare.gov
  Available to you at no cost at age 65.
  
  
• Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB):
  http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
  No waiting periods, required medical exam, or age/physical condition restrictions.
  
  
• Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI):
  http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.htm
  Group term life insurance - Basic life insurance and three options (Standard, Additional, and Family).
  
  
• Leave and Holidays:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/index.htm
  13 days sick leave each year; 13, 20, or 26 days of vacation leave each year, depending on years of service; 10 days paid holiday each year.
  
  
• Family Friendly Flexibilities:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.htm
  Flexible Work Schedules; Telecommuting; Family Friendly Leave Policies; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Part-Time & Job Sharing Positions; Child & Elder Care Resources Adoption Information/Incentives; Child Support Services.
  
  
• Work/Life Programs:
  http://www.opm.gov.ehs.eappage.asp 
  Every Federal agency has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which has a goal to restore employees to full productivity.
  
  
• Recruitment Bonus:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/recbonfs.htm
  Lump-sum bonus to newly appointed employees for difficult-to-fill positions. Up to 25% of basic pay may be paid prior to employee entering on duty. Service agreement with repayment plan if service time not fulfilled.
  
  
• Relocation Bonus:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/relbonfs.htm
  Lump-sum bonus for difficult-to-fill position in a different commuting area; up to 25% of basic pay. Service agreement with repayment plan if service time not fulfilled.
  
  
• Retention Allowance:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/html/retallfs.htm
  Continuing payment to retain departing employees; up to 25% of basic pay.
  
  
• Incentive Awards:
  http://www.opm.gov/perform/honorawd.htm
  Monetary; Time off; Honorary; Non-monetary
  
  
• Employee Development:
  http://www.opm.gov/hrd/index.htm
  Career Resource Centers; Training Opportunities
  
  
• Supportive of Community Service:
  http://www.opm.gov/cfc/index.htm
  Annual Combined Federal Campaign
  
  
• Inter-agency Transfers:
  www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI5.asp
  Transfer from one Federal agency/position to another without a break in service.
  
  
• Student Loan Repayment:
  http://www.opm.gov/oca/pay/studentloan/
  Permits agencies to repay the student loans of Federal employees; used at the discretion of the agency.
  
  
• Long Term Care Insurance Program: http://www.ltcfeds.com 
  John Hancock and MetLife formed Long Term Care Partners, a jointly owned new company exclusively dedicated to serving the long term care insurance needs of the Federal Family.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance:
  http://www.opm.gov/wrkfam/html/FAS.asp
  Tuition assistance is money offered to Federal employees to help pay for their classes when it is part of their training and it directly relates to the employees'/students official duties.