The Confluence of Factors During the OPM Disability Retirement Process
Is there is a sensible approach in preparing, formulating and filing for OPM Disability Retirement benefits? The author offers some details about the application process.
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Is there is a sensible approach in preparing, formulating and filing for OPM Disability Retirement benefits? The author offers some details about the application process.
The backlog of retirement applications at OPM stayed relatively flat in September.
The author says that as election season gears up, politicians are ignoring the real problems with Social Security and instead making empty promises that cannot be kept in order to get elected.
I recently received a “Certified Summary of Federal Service” and noticed that there were several entries annotated with “FICA Only — Deposit Not Paid” and my SCD is a later date than I have had for the last 25 years or so. Did those unpaid entries change my SCD for retirement?
What should you do with your TSP account after you retire? The author offers some advice and considerations for federal employees who have reached this milestone in their careers.
Phased Retirement may finally be a reality for eligible federal employees desiring to phase into retirement, however, some agencies have said they will not allow employees to submit applications until 2015. The author offers considerations and practical examples for federal employees who may be considering utilizing the new phased retirement option.
Could you explain the rationale for the best dates to retire? For example why is Dec 28 better than Dec 31 for 2014?
The Office of Personnel Management processed more retirement claims than it received in August, leading to a reduction in the backlog of outstanding claims.
I’m retiring at the end of the year. How is my FEHB premium paid until I start receiving my monthly pension?
The author outlines five questions that identify a few of the initial considerations that federal employees should examine when determining whether they should pursue OPM disability retirement.