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How will a transfer to non-6(c) position affect my retirement?

The 6(c) provision refers to a section of federal law governing first responders who get an annuity after serving 20 years and reaching the age of 50.

19 hours ago

A decade later, victory for foreign service workers with disabilities

A years-long battle to change medical clearances at the Foreign Service results in a win for more inclusive policy.

3 days ago

Your Career

Should I hold off retirement to ensure FERS bonus?

The law and regulations say that your FERS annuity would be increased to 1.1 percent if you are at least age 62 and have at least 20 years of service.

House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

3 days ago

Defense bill OKs future national intelligence museum

A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.

7 days ago

The Oath of Office is projected on a screen behind an ROTC cadet as he takes the Oath at Clemson University, May 11, 2022.

Dear newbie: Federal leaders share advice for incoming appointees

Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.

8 days ago

Why a ban on abortion is always included in annual funding bills

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

8 days ago

On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

14 days ago

What’s the best day of the year to retire?

Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods

14 days ago

How a Republican-run House could affect federal teleworking

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

2 weeks ago

Here’s how COLAs are prorated in federal retirement plans

The 2023 federal retiree cost-of-living adjustment is 8.7 percent for those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and 7.7 percent for FERS.

2 weeks ago

Processing delays persist heading into peak winter retirement season

For the fourth-straight month now, overall inventory of applications waiting to be processed has decreased.

2 weeks ago

What the Secure 2.0 Act means for your federal retirement planning

The Secure 2.0 Act passed as part of the $1.7 trillion 2023 omnibus spending bill on Dec. 29.

2 weeks ago

Can I delay applying for Medicare Part B?

Continuing to work keeps your options open.

2 weeks ago

Do I have to report Social Security income to OPM?

Outside work or activities are permitted unless prohibited by statute or regulation, or would require the employee's disqualification from certain matters.

2 weeks ago

When will a FERS disability convert to regular retirement?

The total service used in the computation of your annuity will be a combination of your actual service and the time you spent on the disability roll.

3 weeks ago

What happens to my unused annual leave when I separate?

As a rule, any payment will equal the pay you would have received had you stayed on the employment rolls until all the leave ran out.

3 weeks ago

TSA employees could get a pay bump under new spending bill

Unlike the majority of federal employees who are paid under the General Schedule, transportation security officers fall under the excepted service.

3 weeks ago

Do FERS ‘Special Category’ employees get a prorated COLA?

“Special category” employees include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers.

3 weeks ago

How do I ensure no break in service when transferring agencies?

Switching agencies? What you need to know about how your work will be coded.

3 weeks ago

FedLife

From pay to benefits to fashion and events, Fed Life keeps you up to date on what’s happening inside the Beltway and beyond.

The 6(c) provision refers to a section of federal law governing first responders who get an annuity after serving 20 years and reaching the age of 50.

A years-long battle to change medical clearances at the Foreign Service results in a win for more inclusive policy.

The law and regulations say that your FERS annuity would be increased to 1.1 percent if you are at least age 62 and have at least 20 years of service.

A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.

A new museum focusing on the intelligence and special operation forces communities is coming to Northern Virginia.

Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.

In the end, at some point during closed-door negotiations, Hyde passed during final conference around the 2023 omnibus.

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

Your annuity will be based on your "high-3," which is based on the average on your basic pay over 78 consecutive pay periods

Since pandemic-era restrictions loosened, Republicans have expressed concerns about long-term teleworking.

The 2023 federal retiree cost-of-living adjustment is 8.7 percent for those under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and 7.7 percent for FERS.

For the fourth-straight month now, overall inventory of applications waiting to be processed has decreased.

The Secure 2.0 Act passed as part of the $1.7 trillion 2023 omnibus spending bill on Dec. 29.

Continuing to work keeps your options open.

Outside work or activities are permitted unless prohibited by statute or regulation, or would require the employee's disqualification from certain matters.

The total service used in the computation of your annuity will be a combination of your actual service and the time you spent on the disability roll.

As a rule, any payment will equal the pay you would have received had you stayed on the employment rolls until all the leave ran out.

Unlike the majority of federal employees who are paid under the General Schedule, transportation security officers fall under the excepted service.

“Special category” employees include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers.

Switching agencies? What you need to know about how your work will be coded.