Q. I was employed in a law enforcement position under CSRS for 25 years, under 6c retirement formula. My service computation date was July 7, 1975, I resigned my position on Sept. 28, 2000. I needed to be 50 years old to be eligible to retire, but I left when I was 47. On Aug. 8, I will be 60 years old. Can I apply for a deferred retirement now or do I have to wait to apply until I am 62 years old on Aug. 8, 2015? I called the Office of Personnel Management and am getting conflicting information.…
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Q. I am a FERS employee with 28 years of service and just turned 56 years of age. If there was a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority offered, would I be eligible for the special retirement supplement?
Q. I am retired law enforcement officer. At what age does my special retirement supplement stop, as a provision for early retirement? I’ve heard that it stops at your minimum retirement age, which, for me, I was told, is 56. I’ve also heard 59 and 62.
Q. I work under FERS. On March 13, 2014, I will reach my minimum retirement age of 57. I will have 29½ years in. I also have six months of sick leave. Can I use my sick leave to get credit for 30 years of service and retire six months early?
Q. I separated from federal service in 2007 after 19 years in FERS. At the time of separation, I withdrew my Thrift Savings Plan contributions. I am considering returning to federal service. I was born in 1961. If I return to federal service, what will be my minimum retirement age? Are there special service requirements for reinstated federal employees? Am I required to return funds I withdrew from the TSP? If not required, is it still possible to return TSP funds that were withdrawn and deposited in another 401(k)? How will my FERS retirement annuity be calculated? Where can I…
Q. I am a FERS employee and wish to retire on my birthday, Oct. 1, when I reach 56, which is my MRA. This is, however, two months before I reach 32 years of service. Is there an advantage waiting to retire on my job anniversary when I get credit for 32 years of service instead of the 31 years and 10 months of service I would have if I retired on my birthday? I have FERS and someone told me that I would get full annuity with more than 30 years under my belt if I retire at MRA.…
Q. When will federal employees be allowed to take phased retirement? And are you eligible for this if you take a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority or postponed retirement (MRA+20 years)?
Q. I retired under a Voluntary Early Retirement Authority with 24 years of service. I’m supposed to start receiving my special retirement supplement when I turn 56, my minimum retirement age. I don’t know how much the supplement will be or how to calculate it. How can I find out how much my SRS will come to?
Q. I am 53 years old with 34 years government service. I have been offered Voluntary Early Retirement Authority. Will I be able to get the special retirement supplement, or do I have to meet an age requirement?
Q. I am 54 years old, retired from the military (20 years) and have worked for the Defense Logistics Agency for five years. What is the minimum retirement age under FERS?