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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Affect Your Disability Benefits?
On January 5th, 2025, President Biden signed The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) into law, but what does that mean, and does it affect you? The SSFA gets rid of two rules – The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) – that were put in place to prevent double-dipping but ended up unfairly reducing Social Security benefits for a lot of federal employees. Now, retirees who get a government pension and also paid into Social Security through other work will get their full Social Security benefits.
Will VERA and RIFs Impact Your FERS Benefits? Disability Retirement is a Secure Alternative
If you’re a federal employee who’s been reading the news lately, you may be worried about the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). You’re not alone. The new Elon Musk-led department has proposed a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority...
When and How You’ll Get Your Federal Disability Retirement Payments
If your health has taken an unexpected turn and you're facing a disabling medical condition, the last thing you should be worried about is how to make ends meet. But that's the reality for many federal employees struggling with a medical condition. If the fear of...
Resources for Transitioning from Active Work to Disability Retirement
Leaving a job isn’t just about packing up a desk and closing a chapter—it’s about stepping away from a piece of who you are. For federal employees, the transition from active work to Federal Disability Retirement can feel like losing a part of your identity. It’s...
Essential Insights on Federal Disability Retirement: What You Need to Know
Are you feeling trapped in your federal job due to a medical condition? Don't lose hope - there's a way out. Federal Disability Retirement offers federal employees an early retirement option if they can no longer fulfill the essential duties of their position. It is...
A Lifeline for Air Traffic Controllers: Understanding Federal Disability Retirement Benefits
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimated that more than 1,400 air traffic controllers — or about 10% of the workforce — would depart in 2024 due to issues like staffing shortages, hazardous work environments, health concerns, and exhausting work hours. With...
Harris Federal Employee Law Firm Names New Partner
Lexington, KY: Harris Federal Employee Law Firm is pleased to announce the promotion of Leah Bachmeyer Kille to the position of partner. Harris Federal is one of the nation’s leading federal employee benefits law firms, having successfully represented more than 8,000...
What Every Federal Employee Should Know About the OPM’s Annual Retirement Surge
Every new year, the OPM receives a flood of retirement applications, pushing its capacity to the edge. As a federal employee considering or planning for retirement, understanding how the annual retirement surge can affect you is crucial for a smooth transition into...
2024 Federal Retirement Insights: OPM Backlog Reduction and COLA Updates
Wondering how the latest OPM updates affect your retirement timeline or finances? Discover critical insights on the reduced retirement processing backlog and the new 2024 COLA adjustments! OPM Announces Quickest Retirement Processing in Years The Office of Personnel...
5 Roadblocks Federal Employees Face When Applying for Disability Retirement
There are many roadblocks that federal employees can encounter when applying for FERS Disability Retirement. We strive to ensure our clients have the strongest application possible to avoid any costly mistakes. A lack of a service deficiency, insufficient medical evidence, mistakes on forms, and not going through the reasonable accommodation process are common roadblocks we see.
How to Solve Your Retirement Problems
Wondering how to solve your retirement problems? Federal Disability Retirement is a long term benefit that secures your retirement! Federal Disability Retirement provides four main benefits; a secure monthly annuity, creditable years of service, health and life insurance, and the ability to work in the private sector. To qualify you must have a medical condition that is preventing you from performing your current job.
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