Despite Fewer Incoming Claims, OPM Retirement Backlog Grows Again in September
The OPM retirement backlog grew yet again to close September 2021.
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What Do You Need to Know About the Federal Retirement Systems?
This is an overview of the two main retirement systems and their benefits for federal employees.
OPM Retirement Backlog Hits a New High
The OPM retirement backlog has reached its highest level in nearly a decade to close out August 2021.
Understanding FERS Disability Retirement and Your Eligibility
What criteria do federal employees have to meet to be eligible for FERS disability retirement?
OPM Retirement Backlog Tops 27k in July
The OPM retirement backlog climbed again in July 2022 and did so rather sharply over the previous month.
FERS Disability Retirement Law: Just Because OPM Says So, Doesn’t Make it So
Federal employees filing for FERS disability retirement should expect a fair application review, but the author says this may not always happen.
Despite Progress, OPM Retirement Backlog Still at 8 Year High
OPM made good progress on the retirement backlog in April, but it is still at an 8 year high.
Stimulus Payments Coming Soon for Some Non-Filer Federal Beneficiaries
Some federal beneficiaries who do not file recent tax returns will be getting their COVID stimulus payments from the IRS soon.
Federal Employees Retiring in February Down 20% from a Year Ago
Although the total retirement backlog is still high, the number of federal employees who retired last month was sharply lower than in recent years.
