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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.
Case Study: From Pain to Possibility – Ashley’s Path to a New Beginning
After 25 years with the USPS, Ashley found herself at a crossroads. Chronic pain from repetitive work left her unable to do the job she loved, but giving up wasn’t easy. Here’s how she reclaimed her health, stability, and future with the help of Federal Disability...
Case Study: A Career She Loved, A Challenge She Couldn’t Ignore
Imagine dedicating 15 years to a career you love, only to face a medical issue that makes it impossible to continue. That’s what happened to Julia, a federal employee and mother of two. Here’s how she found a way forward—and how you can, too, if you’re struggling with...
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...
How OWCP, SSDI and Disability Retirement Work Together to Replace Lost Income
Getting hurt on the job can be a life-altering experience. Fortunately, you have access to three important benefit programs designed to keep you afloat when you can’t do your job.
Can You Get More than One Disability Benefit at Once? Understanding Offsets
If you’re dealing with a medical condition, navigating disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s more than one option available. As a federal employee, you have access to different programs like Workers’ Compensation, Social Security...
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...
How To Keep Your Health and Life Insurance After Federal Disability Retirement
As a federal employee, you have access to some of the most comprehensive benefits available from any employer. These benefits are particularly helpful if you’re dealing with an injury or medical condition. But If a medical condition is making it difficult for you to...
A Guide To Early Retirement for Special Provisions Employees
As a federal Special Provisions employee, your career comes with unique demands—and your retirement benefits reflect that. You have access to specialized retirement options that offer flexibility and financial security. If you're considering early retirement, it's...
Proving Mental Health Impacts in the Workplace for Federal Disability Retirement
Is it getting harder and harder to get out of bed and go to work every day? Is your job leaving you completely drained of motivation? Having a mental health condition on top of a stressful federal job is difficult. What once felt exciting and fulfilling may now be the...
How to Gather Medical Evidence for Your Disability Retirement Application
If you’re considering Federal Disability Retirement, your application’s success depends largely on the strength of your medical evidence. But how do you know which documents to get? How can you determine what’s important and what’s not? Are there documents that might...
Common USPS Employee Injuries
Working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) demands both physical and mental strength. Postal workers navigate diverse and often unpredictable environments, delivering mail in all weather conditions, from scorching heat to icy winters. Along the way, they face...
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