Federal Employee Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

Our FAQ videos were created to help federal employees gain clarity around their federal employee benefits and help them make more educated decisions about their future.
OPM & FERS

Federal Disability Retirement FAQs

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FERS Federal Disability Retirement

What is Federal Disability Retirement?

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Qualifying for Federal Disability Retirement

How do I qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?

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High 3 Average

What is the High 3 Average?

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FERS retire early

Can federal employees retire early if they are disabled?

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Federal Disability Retirement Social Security Disability Insurance

Can I get Federal Disability Retirement and Social Security Disability?

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FERS Federal Disability Retirement Health Benefits

Can I keep health insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement?

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Federal Disability Retirement

Can you work while on Federal Disability Retirement?

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Federal Disability Retirement

How long does Federal Disability Retirement last?

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OPM Approval FERS Federal Disability Retirement

How long does it take OPM to approve Federal Disability Retirement?

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FDR Payment

How much does Federal Disability Retirement pay?

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FERS Federal Disability Retirement Application Deadline

Is there a deadline to apply for Federal Disability Retirement?

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Calculate Federal Disability Retirement

How to calculate the Federal Disability Retirement annuity?

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Reasonable Accommodation

What is a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Federal Benefit Offsets

What are federal employee benefits offsets?

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Age Limit

What is the age limit to apply for Federal Disability Retirement?

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Back Pay

What is Federal Disability Retirement Back Pay?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

What type of medical support do I need for my Federal Disability Retirement claim?

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Federal Disability Retirement Approval Rate

What is the Federal Disability Retirement approval rate?

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Back Pay

Is Federal Disability Retirement taxed?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

When will I receive my first Federal Disability Retirement payment?

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Federal Disability Retirement Approval Rate

If approved for Federal Disability Retirement do I still get the Special Retirement Supplement?

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Back Pay

When can I make changes to my elections after an approval?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

Can I access my TSP while on Federal Disability Retirement?

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Brad Harris

Does VA Disability affect FERS Disability Retirement?

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Back Pay

What happens if my application for FERS Disability Retirement is denied?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

If I refuse specific treatment, could I still qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?

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Brad Harris

When do my Thrift Savings Plan loans need to be paid off?

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Back Pay

What role does my agency play in the Federal Disability Retirement application process?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

If approved for Federal Disability Retirement, how long will I be in interim status?

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Brad Harris

Does FEGLI continue after Federal Disability Retirement?

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Back Pay

How many times can I appeal an OPM Federal Disability Retirement decision?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

What type of doctors should I be treating with?

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Brad Harris

How long does it take to get a decision on an OPM appeal?

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Back Pay

Does buying back military time affect my Federal Disability Retirement?

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Medical Support FDR Claim

What are my survivor annuity options?

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Brad Harris

The difference between a situational and occupational disability for Federal Disability Retirement.

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Brad Harris

What are the benefits of FERS Disability Retirement?

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OWCP

Federal Workers’ Compensation FAQs

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OWCP Federal Workers' Compensation

What is OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation?

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OWCP and FDR

Can I file for OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation and Federal Disability Retirement?

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OWCP Payments

How long does it take OWCP to pay?

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OWCP Taxes

Do I have to pay taxes on OWCP payments?

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OWCP Federal Workers' Compensation Decisions

Who makes Federal Workers’ Compensation decisions?

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How does OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation affect Social Security Disability?

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Workers' Comp

How long does it take to settle workers’ comp?

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Schedule Award

What is a OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation schedule award?

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creditable years of service

Will my years on OWCP count as creditable years of service?

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On the Job Injury

If I sustained an on-the-job injury and am accepted by OWCP can my agency terminate me?

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Annual and Sick Leave

Will I continue to accrue annual and sick leave if my OWCP case is accepted?

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Wage Loss Payments

Is it possible to get kicked off wage loss?

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OWCP Federal Workers' Compensation

What are OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation wage loss payments?

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OWCP Health Benefits

If I am accepted for OWCP will I get to keep my current health benefits?

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OWCP and Federal Disability Retirement

Can you draw OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation and Federal Disability Retirement at the same time?

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OWCP Federal Workers' Compensation

Can I make an OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation claim for my mental health?

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Federal Employee Resources

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Webinars

Federal Benefit Webinars

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Guides

Federal Employee Resources

From guides to detailed charts, these educational resources will help clarify confusing federal employee benefits topics.

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