Q. I am a 59-year-old FERS employee with 16 years of service and I have been enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits plan for the past 10 years. I am being removed for medical inability immediately and will have a disability retirement application pending with the Office of Personnel Management. I’d rather not pay the COBRA rate for health insurance while my application is pending (six-month processing time). However, if I am denied disability, do I lose forever my ability to continue under my federal health insurance as I would have had I retired under MRA+10?
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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. I am a FERS disability retiree under retirement age. I have been receiving disability since 2001. I also started receiving Social Security disability. I am confused on the percentage the Office of Personnel Management takes away from me. I do not have any deductions for OPM.
Q. I worked for the Postal Service for 30 years. Arthritis developed in my thumb and was fixed by fusing my middle joint. I still work full time, but there are still things I can’t do with my thumb, such as grabbing thick stuff like books. Can I file for partial disability?
Q. Can a worker apply for disability retirement after involuntary removal? I was in a modified duty position but could not keep up and was removed for poor performance. The contention is that performance and attendance were low because of the injury that made them modify the job. Am I still eligible for disability retirement?
Q. I have put in for retirement effective Sept. 30. I have been unable to work since March and will follow with a disability retirement request. I am a postmaster with 27 years of service and 56 years old. So, as of now, I will be taking a 35 percent reduction and not getting the special retirement supplement. Today, I understand an early-out is being offered. The offers will be sent out starting Sept. 16. Since mine is already in place, will I get the offer, or do I withdraw my current request and reapply?
Q. I am 50 years old and was just approved for retirement on disability. I have deep vein thrombosis and a history of phlebitis. I have had a pulmonary embolism. Mentally, I am not ready to retire, but my conditions and body tell me otherwise. If I decide I want to continue working, can I reapply later? What would happen?
Q. Can you make changes to any options on life insurance when you leave and are approved on FERS disability? I will be 62 in a year and a half. Can you increase or decrease amounts?
Q. I am 58 years old, with 24 years with Veterans Affairs Health Care System in the Midwest at GS-6. I have multiple health conditions including several brain surgeries and don’t understand all the nuances with retirement. I have been told I’m eligible to retire in December 2014 with full benefits but would like to continue working until I’m at least 62 years old. I understand I can keep my Federal Employees Health Benefits insurance and life insurance after retirement. I have heard rumors of Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay or buyout at $25,000. I think I have several options of…
Q. I’m a dual-status federal/air technician in the Air National Guard. I’m 52 with 27 years of federal service and a minimum retirement age of 56. I failed my physical fitness test requirement due to a knee injury. I’m fully capable of doing my federal job during the week, just not able to pass the military physical fitness requirements. I was told that due to my age and years in federal service (human resources called in the 75 rule), I will not be able to file for disability claim. What are my options?