Survivor annuity and government pension offset

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Q. I am a recent retiree covered under CSRS who elected a full survivor benefit for my spouse.  She is covered under Social Security and has a significant Social Security benefit that she will qualify for when she reaches full retirement age. If I die before her and she is receiving Social Security based on her own earnings record, will her survivor benefit under CSRS be subject to the Government Pension Offset?

A. No.

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Reg Jones was head of retirement and insurance policy at the Office of Personnel Management. Email your retirement-related questions to fedexperts@federaltimes.com.

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