Understanding the Rules Associated with “Postponed” Retirement

Employees covered by FERS may be eligible for “postponed” retirement. This week’s column discusses how “postponed” retirement works and which employees are eligible. Also included in the discussion are any possible reductions to the FERS annuity and the effect of “postponed” retirement on Federal health, life, dental and vision, and long care insurance benefits associated with “postponed” retirement. View More

OPM proposes changes to paid leave

The Office of Personnel is seeking to issue new rules on granting and recording administrative leave. 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

Who is eligible for FEGLI?Apr 06, 2014

Can I keep my FEHB coverage when I retire?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

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

Will I be eligible for Medicare?Apr 06, 2014

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

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

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