Q. I am a 52-year-old employee with 24 years of service. Will I still receive my full retirement if I took the Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay, or would it be best to take the disability I am planning to take later this year? I understand that I can’t take both.
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Q. I have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for a total disability since 2008. From 1981 to 1989, I was a CSRS offset employee in the USPS. When I tried to apply for my CSRS pension, I was informed by letter that I had to wait until I reached age 62, which is unlikely, or withdraw the small amount I contributed as a lump sum. Is it not possible to apply for and receive my CSRS pension when completely disabled? I have read CSRS Pamphlet No. 7 and searched the website Q&A, and I am very confused.
Q. My father is receiving both a disability benefit and a monthly federal pension from CSRS. His wife is in a nursing home and has been on Medicaid since June 2011. Her Social Security is paid directly to the nursing home. She is given only a small amount and the nursing home keeps the remainder. If my father should pass before her, will the CSRS survivor annuity amount go directly to the nursing home, as well?
Q: I have worked in government since April 15, 1991, and in December of that year had an on-the-job accident. I have endured four surgeries since then and the doctors want me to have a fifth. It’s now up to OWCP on the direction to go. I have been on light duty for more than a year, and my employers want to resolve this, including getting me to volunteer to retire, medical retire or even do a fit for duty. I have four more years before I am 57,and I prefer to stick it out, but if I choose to…
Q. If I receive and/or apply for disability retirement, how does this affect an incentive to retire? If I apply now for disability retirement and an incentive is announced, will I be able to get the incentive? A. No, an employee who has a disability such that he would be eligible for disability retirement may not receive a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment.
Q. I have completed 20 years of firefighter service covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System. I recently was medically disqualified for service due to a permanent medical condition. I am 48 years old — not old enough for voluntary retirement. I have applied for disability retirement. Can I change my disability retirement to a regular firefighter retirement once I reach 50? If not, when I turn 62 and my retirement is recalculated, will I get the 1.7 multiplier for the 20 years of fire service? A. No, you can’t convert from disability retirement to regular retirement at age 50.…
Q. I am a federal worker who has multiple sclerosis. I would be eligible for disability retirement, but my boss just informed me that I am eligible for a buyout from our agency, the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts. I’ve worked there for about 17 years. I am only 45 years old and am confused as to which is the most advantageous option. A. Because you have a disability that would make you eligible for disability retirement, you aren’t eligible for a buyout. Your only option is to apply for disability retirement.
Q. I am currently off work and getting compensation from the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. If the Postal Service offers early retirement, can I take the offer and retire while on workers’ comp? I am 52, and have more than 30 years of service. I have applied for disability retirement, but if an early out is offered, I would rather go that route instead, if possible. A. I’m not aware of any bar to your accepting an offer of early retirement.
Q: I am a National Guard military technician losing my military membership due to medical nondeployability and pilot grounding. Consequently, I am being involuntarily discharged from the military and my technician employment will be terminated. I am a 52-year-old FERS employee with 12.5 years active Army (I bought back service-time credit), six years career Postal Service and 10 years (hired in August 2001) National Guard service. I was told I am eligible for the National Guard Special Provision (60/40) since I have less than 20 years technician service. They stated I am also eligible for the Discontinued Service retirement with…
Q: I am a postal service employee under FERS with a work-related injury. I am permanently restricted to four hours a day at a Limited Duty Position. If I were to take disability retirement, how would my injury-related medical expenses get paid? On the other hand, if I were able to hold off until MRA and take regular retirement, how would they get paid? What would happen to the four hour a day OWCP compensation in both scenarios? Can I still take disability retirement after I have reached MRA? What happens if my condition worsens? A: If you retire, whether…