Q. I retired as of March, 2013. At that time, same-sex marriages were not recognized by the federal government. I designated my spouse as a person of insurable interest when I retired and submitted my paperwork. Now, I would like to process the annuity selection as spouse with a 50% benefit. However, the OPM specialist working on my case has said that my status as single at the time of retirement means I must stick with the former choice. Does it matter? Isn’t my spouse entitled to benefits regardless? A. According to OPM, “It can be done. You should write to our Boyers,…
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Q. I worked for the USPS from 1989 – 1999 as a full time Clerk. Will I get a retirement pension of benefit in the future? When it will be and how much monthly payment I can get?
Q. I plan to retire from a covered 6C law enforcement officer position and collect my pension annuity. Will I be able to be re-employed at a non-covered, non-LEO position and collect a salary and previous pension together? If so, what are the specific criteria so as to not “double-dip”?
Q. I am 57 years old and have 28 years of federal service with the Navy. Due to my declining a transfer of function outside of my commuting area, I will be separated from government service July 31. Am I entitled to a discontinued service retirement?
Q. I will be 52 years old March 9. I am covered under FERS, and I have 31 years of federal service. If my base offers an early-out this year, I plan to take it. I have a substantial balance in the Thrift Savings Plan and would like to withdraw it in its entirety when I take the early-out so I can invest it in my daughter’s business. 1. Will I be penalized for withdrawing my TSP funds early? If so, how much? I know I will be taxed, and I am OK with that. My husband plans to keep…
Q. I worked for the Postal Service from 1988 to 1999 and took my retirement money with me. Someone told me that they only gave me what I put in and I am entitled to the money they matched. Is that true? Am I entitled to any pension from the post office when I am old enough to retire for good?
Q. FERS discontinued service retirement with 29 years and nine months. After five months of trying to reach the Office of Personnel Management, I was told I’m not entitled to the special retirement supplement due to less than 30 years. I am 56 years old. All paperwork received prior to retirement indicated that I was entitled to it.
Q. I received an “early-out/buyout” in 2006 with 22½ years of service prior to my minimum retirement age. I was age 46 at the time. Will I be eligible to receive any FERS annuity once I reach my minimum retirement age?
Q. I am planning to retire at the end of pay period 26, which is Jan. 10, 2015. I will have 13 years, 11 months and 20 days of service. I will be 10 days short of 14 years of service. If I have 80 hours of unused sick leave, will that cover the 10 days to get 14 years of service?
Q. I worked with the state as a wildland firefighter for 13 years. I am now considering a secondary position. From my understanding, this would not be a 20-year position for me. What would the retirement time be? 25/30?