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NRLCA Supplemental Insurance Benefits Special Enrollment Period Runs March 1- April 15
This supplemental benefits enrollment period includes Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Dental/Vision insurance coverage
Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Effective March 7, 2026 for Rural Carriers
Pursuant to the release of the January 2026 Consumer Price Index – Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), and in accordance with Article 9.1.E, the fourth COLA adjustment of the 2024-2027 National Agreement will result in a $250.00 increase for eligible rural carriers
Winter weather impacting USPS delivery
Winter weather in the Western, the North Central, and the extreme impacts of the nor’easter in the Northeastern U.S.
Keep contact information up to date
Currently, more than 10,000 USPS employees have an unverifiable mailing address within the Postal Service’s Address Management System.
This rural carrier helped a man who had passed out from a carbon monoxide leak
Washington Township, OH, Rural Carrier Vicki Schwarck was delivering mail to a home recently when she noticed that a customer didn’t come to the front door to talk to her as he usually did.
New Request Made to Boost Fertility Coverage Benefits in FEHB / PSHB
Two congressional Democrats active in civil service issues have asked OPM to require FEHB/PSHB carriers to expand fertility coverage benefits, saying that “would bring fairness to the Federal workforce
NRLCA – 1099-R Tax Form to Be Issued Digitally by OPM for Tax Year 2025
This year, OPM has chosen to provide 1099-Rs digitally, and the annuitant is responsible for downloading the form. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, you must contact OPM to opt in and change your communication preference to U.S. Mail.
Authorities arrest person of interest in killing of USPS carrier
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.