The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program are now available to thousands more federal employees. The Office of Personnel Management has made that eligibility final. The change affects certain temporary, part-time and seasonal employees, as well as Postal Service employees. For details, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman and I spoke with Kevin Moss, editor of Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees.

Plus, the crazy weather throughout the country seems to be reflected in Congress. On recess, when Congress returns it'll have 12 working days to workout a regular federal budget for 2024. Ain't gonna happen. Joining Fed Life to explore the possible consequences, the vice president for policy and programs at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, John Hatton.

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