Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: I retired under CSRS in 2009 at age 55. I currently receive social security benefit of $120/month. I plan on signing up for Medicare A&B in 2019. My income is such that I would qualify for the lowest Part B premium. Will it be possible to have my Medicare premium withheld from my Social Security benefit? And if so, will the SS benefit be adequate to pay for Medicare in perpetuity? View More

CBO examines potential changes to fed benefits

The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday released a report outlining options for reducing the costs of retirement benefits for federal employees. View More

If I leave federal service before becoming eligible to retire, can get back the money I paid into the retirement system?Apr 06, 2014

Yes, but this may be your best choice only if you have fewer than five years of service time creditable toward a federal annuity and do not expect to return to government employment in the future. View More

Can I take early retirement if I otherwise would be RIF’d?Apr 06, 2014

You might be eligible for “discontinued service” retirement, which has the same qualifications rules as early retirement: at least age 50 with at least 20 years of creditable service, or any age with at least 25 years of service. View More

What happens if my designated survivor dies before I do?Jul 25, 2017

What level of benefits can I leave to my surviving spouse?Jul 25, 2017

Can I leave a survivor annuity to someone other than a spouse?Jul 25, 2017

What are lump-sum death benefit payments?Jul 25, 2017

Do I have to leave a spousal survivor benefit?Jul 25, 2017

Is the survivor benefit the same if I am retired on disability?Jul 25, 2017

What benefits are payable to my surviving children?Jul 25, 2017

Is unused sick leave creditable under CSRS?Jul 25, 2017

Is military service creditable under CSRS?Jul 25, 2017

What type of service is creditable as civilian service under CSRS?Jul 25, 2017

Is unused annual leave creditable under CSRS?Jul 25, 2017

What if I have a CSRS component to my annuity?Jul 25, 2017

How does the standard CSRS annuity formula work?Feb 11, 2015

How do CSRS benefits increase after retirement?Apr 06, 2014

What is the maximum annuity I can earn under CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

What is CSRS discontinued service retirement?Apr 06, 2014

What is CSRS Offset?Apr 06, 2014

What reductions might apply to my benefit?Apr 06, 2014

How are CSRS disability benefits computed?Apr 06, 2014

Who is covered by the Civil Service Retirement System?Apr 06, 2014

What are the deferred retirement rules for CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

Who is subject to mandatory retirement under CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

What are the eligibility rules for disability retirement under CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

What are the standard age and service combinations to retire under CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

How are benefits for CSRS “special group” employees calculated?Apr 06, 2014

What are “voluntary contributions” to retirement?Apr 06, 2014

What are the age and service combinations to retire early under CSRS?Apr 06, 2014

When does an annuity begin?Apr 06, 2014