Federal Employee Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ videos were created to help federal employees gain clarity around their federal employee benefits and help them make more educated decisions about their future.
OPM & FERS
Federal Disability Retirement FAQs
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What is Federal Disability Retirement?
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How do I qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?
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What is the High 3 Average?
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Can federal employees retire early if they are disabled?
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Can I get Federal Disability Retirement and Social Security Disability?
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Can I keep health insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement?
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Can you work while on Federal Disability Retirement?
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How long does Federal Disability Retirement last?
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How long does it take OPM to approve Federal Disability Retirement?
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How much does Federal Disability Retirement pay?
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Is there a deadline to apply for Federal Disability Retirement?
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How to calculate the Federal Disability Retirement annuity?
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What is a Reasonable Accommodation?
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What are federal employee benefits offsets?
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What is the age limit to apply for Federal Disability Retirement?
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What is Federal Disability Retirement Back Pay?
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What type of medical support do I need for my Federal Disability Retirement claim?
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What is the Federal Disability Retirement approval rate?
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Is Federal Disability Retirement taxed?
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When will I receive my first Federal Disability Retirement payment?
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If approved for Federal Disability Retirement do I still get the Special Retirement Supplement?
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When can I make changes to my elections after an approval?
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Can I access my TSP while on Federal Disability Retirement?
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Does VA Disability affect FERS Disability Retirement?
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What happens if my application for FERS Disability Retirement is denied?
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If I refuse specific treatment, could I still qualify for Federal Disability Retirement?
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When do my Thrift Savings Plan loans need to be paid off?
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What role does my agency play in the Federal Disability Retirement application process?
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If approved for Federal Disability Retirement, how long will I be in interim status?
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Does FEGLI continue after Federal Disability Retirement?
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How many times can I appeal an OPM Federal Disability Retirement decision?
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What type of doctors should I be treating with?
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How long does it take to get a decision on an OPM appeal?
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Does buying back military time affect my Federal Disability Retirement?
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What are my survivor annuity options?
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The difference between a situational and occupational disability for Federal Disability Retirement.
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What are the benefits of FERS Disability Retirement?
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OWCP
Federal Workers’ Compensation FAQs
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What is OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation?
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Can I file for OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation and Federal Disability Retirement?
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How long does it take OWCP to pay?
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Do I have to pay taxes on OWCP payments?
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Who makes Federal Workers’ Compensation decisions?
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How does OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation affect Social Security Disability?
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How long does it take to settle workers’ comp?
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What is a OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation schedule award?
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Will my years on OWCP count as creditable years of service?
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If I sustained an on-the-job injury and am accepted by OWCP can my agency terminate me?
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Will I continue to accrue annual and sick leave if my OWCP case is accepted?
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Is it possible to get kicked off wage loss?
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What are OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation wage loss payments?
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If I am accepted for OWCP will I get to keep my current health benefits?
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Can you draw OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation and Federal Disability Retirement at the same time?
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Can I make an OWCP Federal Workers’ Compensation claim for my mental health?
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