Federal Retirement Elections – Decisions For Life, Better Get Them Right!
Federal employees face a number of benefits options when retiring, and it is important that they fully understand them to ensure they make the best selections.
Survivor Benefit
Surviving Former Spouse Sues OPM to Obtain Survivor’s Annuity
When OPM denied this former spouse’s application for a survivor’s annuity, she appealed. An appeals court ultimately reversed OPM and MSPB.
Death, Annuities, Same-Sex Marriage and Federal Employees
How does the surviving spouse of a federal employee in a same-sex marriage establish eligibility for a survivor annuity or death benefit?
When is it a Bad Idea to Give Full Survivor Benefits to Your Spouse?
Are there ever times when it is a bad idea to give full survivor benefits to your spouse?
Adjusting Federal Benefits Elections To Meet Your Needs
If you do not specify beneficiaries for your federal benefits, you may find they do not get paid as you would have liked upon your death.
Can I Leave a Survivor Benefit to Someone Other Than My Current Spouse?
Under what circumstances can a federal employee leave a survivor benefit to someone other than a current spouse and how does it impact the annuity payment?
Missed a Survivor Annuity by Six Days
A federal retiree’s widow missed out on claiming a survivor annuity by days. See how the appeals court ruled.
Top Mistakes on OPM Retirement Applications
These are some common mistakes federal employees should avoid to help speed up their OPM retirement application processing.
What Benefits Will Your Family Have When You Pass Away?
These are some benefits available to federal employees the can be transferred to their survivors.
No Written Election by the Retiree Results in No Survivor’s Annuity
The widow of a deceased federal annuitant cannot collect a survivor’s annuity because her spouse never elected one for her.
