Q: I have been working for the government for the past seven years under the Federal Employees Retirement System and expect to retire in 13 years at age 67. Prior to my government service, I worked in the private sector and paid into the Social Security system for 35 years. Am I to assume that I will be receiving both a full FERS and Social Security benefit when I retire?
A: Yes. You will receive your FERS annuity based on your years of FERS-covered employment and a Social Security benefit based on all your Social Security-covered employment, not just that under FERS.
