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Do I earn too much for the FERS special retirement supplement?
The SRS represents the income an employee who retired early would be earning from Social Security if they were old enough to start claiming it.
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How is a FERS disability retirement special provision rate calculated?
FERS applicants are eligible as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
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Can I retire early and still receive my FERS benefits?
If you began your federal career in or after 1987, you are under the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS).
Is the best day to retire for a CSRS enrollee different than FERS?
Both CSRS and FERS employees need to retire before the end of the leave year to be paid for all their accumulated leave.
Will I get paid for all the annual leave I have accrued at retirement?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of accrued annual leave that is in excess of the employee's maximum annual leave limitation for carry over.
Can I keep my Tricare insurance if I buy back military service time?
Tricare is a health care program of the United States Department of Defense Military Health System.
Can age affect Federal Employees Retirement System disability benefit?
FERS applicants are eligible as long as they have at least 18 months of credible service with the federal government.
Can a LEO retire with an immediate annuity at 50?
Firefighters are eligible for full retirement benefits at earlier ages and under more favorable terms than federal employees under regular FERS rules.
What’s the best day to retire so that I receive all my accrued leave?
"Use or lose" annual leave is the amount of annual leave that is in excess of the employee's applicable annual leave ceiling.
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What is the difference in FERS and FERS-RAE?
Called “FERS-Revised Annuity Employees,” or “FERS-RAE,” these individuals are still generally considered part of the same pension system.
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How to write winning resumes and cover letters for federal internships
Commonly asked federal internship questions are answered, including resume and cover letter tips, interview pointers, and program suggestions.
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Baby’s first clearance: What to expect when expecting secret access
What employers know and what students may not realize is that security clearances equal money.
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Office of Personnel Management to revamp Pathways internship program
New regulations bring changes to the Pathways Program for the first time since 2012.
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Transportation Dept. to bring teleworking employees back to offices
The Transportation Department joins a growing number of federal agencies that are seeking to increase in-person work.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finally back to full strength
Even with Kotagal’s green light, the agency of 2,000 employees is still without a general counsel.