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OPM Proposes New Definition of ‘Spouse’ as it Relates to Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 23, 2014 8:49 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

In response to the announcement from the Obama Administration that it is extending marriage benefits to same sex couples, the Office of Personnel Management has proposed changing the definition of spouse for the purposes of providing federal benefits.

Can the FERS Supplement for a Spouse be Lost?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 21, 2014 3:48 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

If an employee remains retired but the spouse works and makes more than 15k, does the FERS supplement drop out?

Can I Do the Restrictive Spousal Benefit?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 9, 2014 9:52 AM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

Can you do the restrictive spousal benefit if you wait until full Social Security retirement age?

Social Security Benefit for Resident Alien

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeMay 7, 2014 1:36 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

My wife is German, but is a resident alien of the US. Will she be entitled to a Social Security benefit even though she has not worked in the US?

What Happens to the Spousal Benefit After Wife Passes?

FedSmith.com author John GrobeBy John GrobeApril 25, 2014 5:48 PM Categories Q&A Leave a comment

If a wife passes no later than 12-31-14, does her husband continue to receive a spousal benefit, after she passes?

Will Your Spouse Get a Survivor’s Benefit?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFebruary 4, 2009 6:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Will your spouse get a survivor’s benefit from your civil service annuity? In same cases, you may be surprised to find that the answer is “no”. A group has asked OPM to notify all Civil Service Retirement System participants about a provision that is unknown to many and that could result in a spouse not getting this important benefit.

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