Planning for retirement can be a scary time. Many questions surround people as they start to think about retirement; Can I even afford to retire? When should I retire? Can I still have insurance coverage? Do I have to elect beneficiaries? Those, along with other...
Here at Harris Federal Law Firm, we help countless federal workers who are members of a union. Additionally, we offer discounts to those who are affiliated with one. Unions have the power to impact pay, work hours, benefits, and workplace safety. A couple of the...
All federal workers have the right to apply for Federal Disability Retirement if they have an illness or injury that prevents them from doing their essential job duties. Furthermore, if you are denied at the initial stage through OPM, you also have appeal rights. The...
The Special Security Supplement can be a tad confusing to understand. One of those reasons is because it has so many names; Bridge to 62, FERS Special Supplement, Special Retirement Supplement, Annuity Special Supplement, and Special Supplement. However, all these...
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is notorious for taking months to process retirement applications. There is a continuous backlog. This is especially difficult for someone who is applying for Federal Disability Retirement. They can’t work, or at least not...
If you are a federal employee who was hired after January 1, 1984, you fall under the FERS retirement system. This is different than the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) in that the FERS system is known as a three-tier system. The three parts are a Basic Benefit...
Deciding whether or not to hire an attorney to provide representation and help with your disability retirement case is a big decision. If you are injured or become ill and can no longer perform the essential duties of your job at an efficient level, the likelihood of...
Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), federal workers pay into a pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and Social Security. If, after 18 months of creditable service, you become disabled, you are eligible to apply for Federal Disability Retirement benefits....
You are eligible for Federal Disability Retirement benefits after you have 18 months of creditable service. You must also meet the requirements laid out by OPM (Office of Personnel Management). Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), there are four types...
As discussed in part 1 of this post, physical illnesses can qualify you for Federal Disability Retirement. But did you know, Psychological and Psychiatric disorders can also qualify you for Federal Disability Retirement? These can be tougher cases to prove simply...
What is a ‘situational’ disability? Will I still be approved for Federal Disability Retirement if I have one? In order to qualify for Federal Disability Retirement, you must meet certain criteria. One of those being your disability must be keeping you from being...
One of the qualifications for Federal Disability Retirement is that you must have an injury or illness that is causing you to not perform your essential job duties at an efficient level. Many federal workers sustain injuries, whether on the job or not, and they are...
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