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USPS pension freeze saves $2.5 billion as stamp prices climb to $0.82

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Social Security cut · Apr 14, 2026

USPS pension freeze saves $2.5 billion as stamp prices climb to $0.82

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Employer pension contributions for 99% of USPS employees will be temporarily suspended. The U.S. Postal Service has paused payments to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) to retain cash. The suspension, which went into effect on April 10, will save the USPS approximately $2.5 billion in the current fiscal year.

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Americans who rely on Medicaid, SNAP, and other health-related assistance programs could see reduced access to services or eligibility changes if the cuts are implemented. The proposal calls for a 10% across-the-board cut to nondefense spending, reducing it to $660 billion. HHS would face a $15.8 billion reduction in funding under the proposal. NIH would lose $5 billion in funding under the proposal. The budget proposes creating the Administration for a Healthy America and refocusing HHS on core functions by eliminating programs deemed inefficient or misaligned with 'Make America Healthy Again' goals. President Donald Trump's 2027 budget proposal requests $1.5 trillion for defense spending, a more than 40% increase over 2026.

To further increase cash reserves, the USPS has proposed a postage rate change to increase mailing service prices by approximately 4.8%. If approved, the cost of First-Class Mail Forever stamps will increase from $0.78 to $0.82. The new rates are scheduled to go into effect on July 12.

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