Q. I recently returned to the federal government, and have 21 months in my current return. My total federal service will be 22 years in October. I had an on-the-job injury while with the Postal Service, and this injury has gotten worse since a car accident and surgery (I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs). I do not know how much longer I can work (pain, medication, etc). Am I qualified for disability retirement with medical benefits, even though my current return to federal service is less than five years?
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Q. Now that I’ve reached age 62, the Office of Personnel Management has informed me that my CSRS Offset goes into effect. Fine. I’ve received a number of written indications of what my pension’s reduced amount will be and that amount received on Sept. 3. Now how and when does the Social Security amount get added? I’ve not heard one word about that. In June, I started calling. The Social Security Administration said I had to apply for it. The OPM agent said it was automatic after they figured out the offset amount, but nothing from OPM suggests that they…
Q. I am a 59-year-old who retired from the federal government in 2011 after 25 years of service. I entered on duty at age 32 and retired under FERS Special. I received a notice from the Office of Personnel Management that my supplemental annuity will now be decreased since I earned more than $14,500 last year. Someone told me that this shouldn’t be reduced since I’m not yet age 62. Which is correct?
Q. I retired Dec. 31, 2011, at 58½ with 30 years and five months of federal service with the Defense Department. I am receiving a monthly special retirement supplement of $915 after taxes. I realize this will cease when I turn 62, and I will have to file for Social Security. Will I then receive this same amount from Social Security, or will it be my normal expected amount for age 62 (somewhere around $1,400, I believe)?
Q. I know there is a government pension offset when receiving FERS disability retirement and Social Security disability benefits, but is there an offset when receiving regular federal retirement benefits and SSD benefits?
Q. Is the Social Security benefit that the federal retiree receives from a spouse’s nonfederal work history reduced in any way because the retiree is receiving a federal pension?
Q. I retired in 2006 after 39+ years of federal service. I’m still working and have the necessary time to qualify for Social Security benefits. If I apply for Social Security benefits, will the amount I receive reduce my CSRS retirement amount?
Q. I am a civilian federal employee with 24+ years in FERS. Is there information as to whether or not there will be a reduction in force for the Defense Department in the next six to 12 months? I am considering retirement but would like to qualify for a buyout if it becomes available. What options are there for my Thrift Savings Plan at retirement? I’d like to roll over into more than one IRA, at separate financial institutions, if possible. How long does it take to process retirement paperwork? I also need to apply for Social Security benefits.
Q. I am a federal retiree with only 16 quarters paid into Social Security. I know I am not entitled to monthly Social Security benefits when I soon turn 65, but I want to know how I can get a refund of money that was deducted from my salary? It was taken without asking me and is money I earned and feel I am entitled to. My first husband paid into Social Security for 31 years but died at the age of 56. He never got a cent of his money.
Q. I am 67 and have been retired under CSRS Offset. Husband will retire at 66 (nongovernment retirement). Will I be entitled to an increase in the Social Security amount of my retirement annuity under spouses’ benefits?