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

Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: My wife is retired CSRS and receives a federal pension. I am nearing retirement under FERS and will be eligible for Social Security. Due to the government pension offset, my wife will not receive any spousal benefit from my Social Security. My question is, if my wife goes back to work and obtains the 40 quarters required, does that qualify her for Social Security? View More

What is the Earnings Test?Jul 25, 2017

It is a benefits reduction that can apply to those receiving Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and still earning income. View More

What is the Windfall Elimination Provision?Jul 25, 2017

If you receive an annuity from a job where you didn’t pay Social Security taxes, such as from the Civil Service Retirement System, and you also have enough Social Security credits to be eligible for Social Security retirement or disability benefits, a modified formula may be used to figure your benefit amount. View More

What types of benefits does Social Security pay?Jul 25, 2017

Is a Social Security benefit calculated in the same way as a FERS or CSRS benefit?Jul 25, 2017

Which federal employees are covered by Social Security?Jul 25, 2017

What is the Social Security definition of disability?Jul 25, 2017