Q. Where does it say that there is a two-year time limit on electing a survivor annuity for a new spouse acquired after retirement?
A. You’ll find the basis for the two-year limit in both law and regulation:
For CSRS:
5 U.S.C. 8339(k)(2)
5 CFR 831.631(B)
For FERS:
5 U.S.C. 8416 b and c
5 CFR 842.612 (a)
