The Federal Disability Retirement process can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay well informed and make educated decisions. Our last webinar on Health and Life insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement brought up a lot of great questions that we are...
Leaving federal service on an extended leave without pay (LWOP) is a common occurrence. Sometimes, federal employees may need to take LWOP in order to care for a family member or to deal with their own medical issues. But did you know that LWOP can also affect your Federal Disability Retirement application? Simply put, LWOP is an approved absence from duty requested by an employee. There are multiple forms of leave without pay, each with different restrictions and benefits.
Are you a federal employee struggling with your mental health? Is it difficult to do your job because of your mental illness? Do you suffer in silence every day, worried about telling anyone how your struggling in case they look at you differently– or worse, that it...
If you're applying for Federal Disability Retirement, then you understand how important this income will be for your future. That's why understanding how to maximize your income is critical to building a substantial and secure financial future. As an injured or...
Receiving your Federal Disability Retirement approval letter can provide you with a sense of relief in knowing that there is hope for a more secure future in retirement. However, you may find yourself in a difficult financial situation as a result of not being able to...
Do you have questions regarding your Federal Disability Retirement? Are you considering applying for OWCP federal workers' compensation benefits? If so, then this blog post is just what you're looking for! We'll take a look at some of the most common questions...
As a federal employee, understanding your benefits can provide you with many options and help you make the right decisions for your future. One common mistake we consistently see is disabled federal employees “riding it out” until retirement age. This may be the right...
If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement you will get an annuity that is calculated based off your High 3 average salary. What is the High 3 Average for Federal Disability Retirement? Your high-3 average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned...
"We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times." By now, you have likely heard this ad nauseum, but it doesn't take away from the fact that we are collectively concerned about the future. Whether it be a volatile economy, furlough fears, or the spread of a novel...
Hundreds of Food and Drug Administration inspectors are furloughed which means food inspections have been greatly reduced and food safety may be at risk. The FDA oversees 80% of the food supply but has suspended all routine inspections of domestic food processing...
Legislation recently introduced in the House would abolish several large federal agencies if passed. Introduced by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), the Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act(H.R. 7334) would abolish the agencies, “unless a Federal law...
With the government shutdown going on 2 weeks, furloughed federal employees may not start the year off with a paycheck. While it’s likely furloughed employees will receive back pay, many wonder if they can file for unemployment benefits. Furloughed federal employees...
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