Understanding CSRS and FERS Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) - Part II

In most years, federal annuitants receive cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to their annuities. In the second of two columns explaining COLAs, this week’s column discusses COLAs for those annuitants covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Included in the discussion is how the FERS COLA is determined and at what age FERS annuitants get their first COLA. View More

Understanding CSRS and FERS Cost-of-living Adjustments - Part I

In most years, federal annuitants receive cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to their annuities. In the first of two columns explaining COLAs, this week’s column discusses COLAs for those annuitants covered by the Civil Service Retirement System or CSRS. Included in the discussion will be how the COLA is determined and when the COLA becomes effective each year. View More

What is "premium conversion?"Mar 19, 2014

All employees in the Executive Branch who are participating in the FEHB and whose pay is issued by an Executive Branch agency are eligible to have their premiums paid with pretax dollars. View More

If I were to die while an active employee, would my survivors receive an annuity?Feb 11, 2015

There are several threshold requirements for any such payments. You must have had 18 months of creditable civilian service and (except in cases of accidental death) your surviving spouse must have been married to you for at least nine months at the time of death, or be a parent of a child of the marriage. View More

Who is eligible for FEDVIP coverage?Feb 11, 2015

Who is eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program?Feb 11, 2015

Who is eligible to have a flexible spending account?Feb 11, 2015

If I leave federal service before becoming eligible to retire, can I keep my Federal Employees Health Benefits program insurance?Apr 06, 2014

When can I take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?Apr 06, 2014

What does the Federal Employees Compensation Act cover?Apr 06, 2014

How does the leave transfer program work?Apr 06, 2014

At what rate do I accumulate sick leave and how much of it can I have to my credit?Apr 06, 2014

What benefits are available to domestic partners?Apr 06, 2014

Should I enroll in Medicare when I turn 65 even though I still have FEHB coverage as a retiree?Apr 06, 2014

Will I be eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

Who is eligible to enroll in the FLTCIP?Apr 06, 2014