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    Employee Benefits

    If you're new to the world of Federal employment, you might want to compare our employee benefits with those found in the private sector. We're pretty competitive. Check out the information below and you'll see what you can expect as a Federal employee.

    Health Benefits

    Federal employees are eligible for health benefits in accordance with the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This program is coordinated by the Office of Personnel Management. Please check here for more information.

    Life Insurance

    Federal employees are eligible for life insurance benefits in accordance with the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI). Please check here for more information.

    Long-Term Care Insurance

    Federal employees may apply for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). For more information on how this program works, check here.

    Retirement

    Federal employees are eligible for retirement benefits. Information on the programs are explained here.

    Thrift Savings Plan

    All permanent Federal employees may take advantage of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). To understand more about how this program works, please check here.

    In addition to these benefits there are other programs which Federal employees may be eligible for either because of where they work or individual circumstances. If you would like more information, please check here.

    Last Modified 07/14/2003