New centralized page for all things PSHB – Postal Service Heath Benefit Plan
So I created a page at Ruralinfo.net where you can find the top links AND access our interactive premium tables. The tables should work on mobile now, and I added the HMO table. As new info comes out, I will add it on this page so be sure and bookmark ...
RCA dies on the route in Vermont
On September 29, 2024, at approximately 12:00 pm, the Colchester Police Department responded to the area of 921 Shore Acres Drive for the report of a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers located a USPS mail vehicle off the southbound shoulder at an uncontrolled rest in the wood line. Responding ...
9/29/24 Updates – Weather Impacting the US Postal Service – Hurricane Helene
Tennessee 9-29-24 The facilities below have resumed operations: Afton, 432 Afton Rd., 37616. Bulls Gap, 410 Highway 11 E., 37711. Bybee, 1580 Highway 160, 37713. Chuckey, 8140 E Andrew Johnson Hwy., 37641. Cosby, 4402 Hooper Hwy., 37222. Del Rio, 3105 Highway 25 70 E., 37727. Greeneville, 220 W Summer St., ...
Severe Weather and Flooding Impacting the US Postal Service – Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene, flooding, and severe weather events in the Southeastern U.S. (FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, TN, KY, and VA) may impact the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages. Please allow additional time for final delivery of your item. This information was released by the USPS on 09/28/24 ...
2024 – 2025 – New Guarantee Year provisions important to rural carriers
There are certain rural carrier provisions that happen around the new Guarantee year and the end of the year. Pay close attention to anything highlighted, or you may end up being surprised. Guarantee Year The new Guarantee year starts on October 5th, 2024 Carriers are paid overtime for all hours ...
What PSHB plans offer Medicare Premium Reimbursement for retirees?
Some plans in the PSHB offer Medicare Premium Reimbursement to retirees up to a certain dollar amount. We have added a new page to Ruralinfo.net on the current options for Medicare Premium Reimbursement ...
NRLCA – NEW: Rural Carrier Benefit Plan Premiums for 2025
Below please find the Rural Carrier Benefit Plan (RCBP) Premiums for 2025 with a comparison to comparable plans. Click here to download this chart as a PDF ...
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Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Premium Rates
Notice for USPS employees: In 2025, the employer contribution rate for PSHB plans is the same across all Postal labor unions and management associations, except for USPS non-career employees or where specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement. If you are a Postal service employee and have questions or require ...
Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program premiums will be slightly lower than those for FEHB
Premium rates for FEHB change every year, but they inevitably increase to some extent. The percentage increases for FEHB premiums are an average, meaning some plan options will have smaller cost increases, while others will have larger ones. In contrast, premium increases for new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program participants ...
Hatch Act Information and Resources
As the presidential election approaches, it is important to be familiar with the provisions of the Hatch Act. The Hatch Act prohibits Postal Service and other federal employees from engaging in political activity at the following times: · While on duty. · While wearing a uniform, badge, insignia, or similar item that ...
Grassley Outs USPS for Obstructing Congressional Oversight Concerning Registered Sex Offenders working at the USPS
Based on whistleblower disclosures to my office, I’ve been alerted that the Post Office hired a registered sex offender as a letter carrier. The employment was confirmed in writing by that same Postal Service. Based on whistleblower allegations, this employee disclosed his status as a registered sex offender on his ...
Upcoming ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ Webinar
Postal Service employees may participate in an upcoming webinar on breast cancer that explains the importance of early detection and offers a look into treatment alternatives. The session, “Breast Cancer Awareness,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 1, from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, a provider of ...
USPS pilots a program for lactating employees
During the pilot, special pods will provide privacy for employees who need to express milk. The Postal Service has begun a pilot program to further enhance the organization’s compliance with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. Also known as the PUMP Act, the 2022 law requires employers ...
Postal Service Honors Athens Rural Carrier Douglas Brodziski for Over 29 Years of Dedicated Service
ATHENS, WI – As part of the United States Postal Service's "For the Long Haul" initiative, we are thrilled to celebrate Douglas Brodziski, a dedicated rural carrier who has faithfully served the Athens, WI, community for over 29 years at the same Post Office and on the same mail delivery route ...