Webinar

In this webinar, we will look over your retirement options as a federal employee and how Federal Disability Retirement might be the right option depending on...

Our team of federal employee benefits consultants, case managers and attorneys have extensively reviewed the federal government’s changes coming in the Thrift...

Quick Takeaways Denials are common but not the end: You have multiple appeal options including reconsideration at OPM and Merit Systems Protection Board...

Quick Takeaways   Interim payments start immediately upon approval: You'll receive approximately 80% of your calculated annuity while OPM finalizes your...

Quick Takeaways The first year on Federal Disability Retirement pays 60%, then 40%: You receive 60% of your high-three salary in year one, then 40% every year...

Quick Takeaways Your annuity is structured in two phases: You receive 60% of your high-3 average salary in year one, then 40% every year after until age 62. ...

Quick Takeaways Occupational disability is different from total disability: You only need to be unable to perform at least one major function of your current...

Quick Takeaways Private sector earning potential is significant: You can earn up to 80% of your old position's current salary while...

Quick Takeaways You receive 60% in year one, then 40% annually until age 62: The first year of Federal Disability Retirement pays 60% of your high-three...

1. Quick Takeaways Three appeal stages are available: Initial OPM review, reconsideration, and Merit Systems Protection Board appeal.  30-day deadlines are...

Quick Takeaways   You can earn more than your federal salary: 60% in the first year, 40% after, plus up to 80% of current position pay from private sector...

Quick Takeaways Light duty is not reasonable accommodation: For Disability Retirement purposes, any accommodation that removes essential job duties doesn't...