Be Smart in Choosing Medical Treatment for Disability Retirement
Seeking appropriate medical care is an important part of the FERS Disability Retirement application process.
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FERS Retirement Timeline: What to Expect from OPM
It takes OPM a long time to process a federal employee’s retirement application. What should you expect, and how long does it usually take?
Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.
FERS Disability Retirement: The Reassignment Piece
If you do not pursue a reasonable reassignment of your position, can you be declined for FERS disability retirement?
Marriage, Divorce, and Survivor Benefits for FERS and CSRS
How do survivor benefits work under FERS and CSRS in situations such as divorce or getting married after retiring?
FERS Disability Retirement: A Disconnect Between the Legal and the Medical
The author says that the long standing lack of a quorum at the MSPB highlights inefficiencies in the FERS Disability Retirement application process.
How Do Federal Retirement Programs Differ From the Private Sector?
There are several big advantages that federal retirement programs offer over the average private sector plans.
How to Deal with a “Bad” Supervisor’s Statement on a FERS Disability Retirement Application
The supervisor’s statement can make or break a FERS Disability Retirement application,. Here are some important things to know about this part of the process.
Important Links on the OPM Website for Federal Employees About to Retire
Federal employees who are retiring soon will find these resources from OPM helpful in their planning.
Why is My 2022 COLA Less Than I Was Expecting?
My FERS annuity with the 2022 COLA is increasing less than 4.9% in January. Why is that?
