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Survivor Annuity Benefits Decision Could Impact Federal Employees With Similar Claims

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Dec 2, 2024 8:15 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A retired federal employee went to court over a survivor annuity computation based on his service time under both CSRS and FERS. See how the courts ruled.

What Happens When a FERS Federal Employee Dies?

FedSmith.com author Brad BobbBy Brad BobbNov 25, 2024 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees under FERS have various survivor benefits available to provide for the loved ones they leave behind.

Understanding Your FEHB Coverage as a Survivor Annuitant: Continuing Federal Benefits

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleAug 21, 2024 8:46 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How do FEHB benefits work for the surviving members of a federal employee’s family in the event of his or her death?

The Retiree Annuity Supplement for Foreign Service and Civil Service

By Tyler WeerdenAug 7, 2024 8:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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What is the Retiree Annuity Supplement, and how does it impact a federal employee’s pension?

Is Life Insurance Better Than the FERS Survivor Benefit?

FedSmith.com author Dallen HawsBy Dallen HawsJul 2, 2024 1:05 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

FERS survivor benefits options are expensive. Can federal employees ave money by using life insurance instead?

5 Ways a FERS Basic Annuity May Be Reduced

FedSmith.com author Justin HoltzBy Justin HoltzMay 22, 2024 7:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Federal employees will have some expenses in retirement that cut into their monthly annuity payments, so budgeting for these in advance is important.

Does OPM or the Ex-Wife Have to Prove Existence of Survivor Benefits?

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 12, 2024 9:55 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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When her former spouse died while still employed, the ex-wife tried to persuade OPM that she was entitled to a survivor’s annuity.

4 Questions to Resolve Before Federal Retirement

FedSmith.com author Mel StubbsBy Mel StubbsFeb 5, 2024 1:31 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

These are four important questions federal employees should consider before retirement.

How to Confirm Your Retirement Take-Home Income

FedSmith.com author Steven PuckettBy Steven PuckettDec 8, 2023 9:55 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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It is important for federal employees to know how to calculate their take home income in retirement.

Survivor and Death Benefits for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Jennifer MeyerBy Jennifer MeyerJul 24, 2023 7:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News
$100 and $20 bill on a table with a cutout of a family overlaid on top of the money depicting family/survivor/spousal benefits and insurance coverage

What happens when a federal employee passes away while still working? This is a guide for survivor benefits to claim.

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