Federal Benefits Q&A

Question: My agency is trying to force me out. I will be 61 in October and have 31 years in December. If I retire on January 1 how much can I expect to receive? Can I apply for disability retirement at the same time and would my benefit go up when I reach full retirement? Do I have to take a survivor annuity if I want my husband to be able to keep his insurance should I pass away? View More

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

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

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

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

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

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