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In part one of this post, we looked at survivor benefits that are available to your beneficiaries. This post will focus more on the amount of each benefit. Survivor Annuity This benefit is the longest lasting of the survivor benefits and it is automatic for employees....
What Happens if I Leave Federal Service? Leaving federal service isn't an easy step to take, and you'll have to weigh all the details carefully. In some cases, the choice is not all that difficult: better hours and pay, closer commuting, better benefits, etc. However,...
Survivor benefits are difficult to understand and frankly, may not be thought of very often. However, that could be a mistake. Not choosing a beneficiary in the case that something happens to you may cause delays in the distribution of benefits. This could cause undue...
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is available to federal employees and works very similar to a 401k. It is part of the three-tier FERS system, which also includes a pension and Social Security. So what happens if you leave federal service? Can your TSP move with you?...
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...
It is never too early to start thinking about retirement. Planning is key when it comes to this stage of life. Hiring a financial planner is a decision some federal employees choose to make. If this is something you are considering, make sure you find one who knows...
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...
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...
In a previous post, we looked at the interaction of FERS disability and SSD. Now we’re going to look at how FERS disability and OWCP (Office of Worker’s Compensation Programs) payments interact. Unlike Federal Disability Retirement, in order to receive OWCP payments,...
After determining your eligibility for Federal Disability Retirement comes the process of actually filing for disability benefits. There are many rules and regulations when applying and the process can be long and tedious. Keep in mind the following when submitting...
We are going to look at the benefit interaction between receiving a FERS Disability and a Social Security Disability. If you want to read about the interactions between OWCP and Federal Disability Retirement, read our blog here. While you don’t have to be approved,...
To be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you only need 18 months of creditable federal service. Aside from that, there are a few criteria you must meet in order to qualify for disability benefits....
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