Drumroll, please: The curtain has lifted on this year’s much-anticipated open season, and Link was there with the basics employees need to know.
We also explored the many changes in store, including a new flexible spending account (FSA) administrator and higher FSA and Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits.
And we advised on how to use Checkbook’s Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees, a helpful online tool that compares insurance options and includes information on Medicare, copays, deductibles and more.
Curtains also lifted last week on this year’s holiday advertising campaign, including a behind-the-scenes look into its creation, and next year’s stamp lineup, which includes releases honoring Betty White and Allen Toussaint, among others.
Meanwhile, in “Heroes,” we told the dramatic story of Matthew Civiok, a letter carrier who happened upon a mangled motorcycle in the middle of a road, spotted its injured driver nearby, and ensured he got the help he needed.
On the business front, USPS announced its year-end financial results and price changes expected to take effect in January, and the organization won an award for its Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp.
We also reported on several leadership changes. Joseph Corbett will retire soon as the Postal Service’s chief financial officer and be succeeded by Luke Grossmann, while Angela Curtis is retiring as delivery operations vice president, and Elvin Mercado, formerly retail and Post Office Operations vice president, is replacing her on an acting basis.
Additionally, Amber McReynolds and Derek Kan were elected as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the USPS Board of Governors.
