Q. I am a civil service employee that was involuntarily retired from the Department of Defense in 1997 due to base closure. I received a VSIP/VERA in the amount of $25,000. At the time I was 47 years old with 23 years plus four years of military time, which was credited toward retirement. Three months later I was hired by the U.S. Postal Service. I have been there for a little more than 19 years now. I am 66 years old now and am considering retirement this year. Will I be allowed to retire with the total years of service or…
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Q. I am 60 years old and have been with the federal government for 15 years. Do my age and years combined not quality me for early buy out? Will I quality for all retirement benefits?
Q. I was informed by my local human resources and retirement benefits representative that under FERS, with 30 years of credible service, I am eligible for retirement at any age (I am age 50, with 20 credible years of service) without reduction in annuity payments. Does this seem correct?
Q. I always thought that when you’re offered a VERA/VSIP bonus, it only applies to people that don’t have the years and age. What if I have both age and years? Will I still be offered the VERA?
Q. I am 58 years old with 16 years of service under my belt. If a VERA or VSIP is offered, am I eligible for it? If so, I would like to retire under the MRA + 10.
Q. I retired under FERS in 2009 after 15 years of service (MRA). I received a buy out under VSIP. I am 66 years old and have been collecting Social Security since 62. Can I apply for a federal position with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Defense Department?
Q. If I were to retire under the next VERA/VSIP (I have both the years and age), how long would it be before I received the bonus check, however much it might be?
Q. I will be turning 57 next year with 26 years of service, and I believe my organization will be offering Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)/ Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP). Would it be worth it for me to retire? Will early retirement count against me?
Q. Can an employee get both the VERA and the VSIP together?
Q. What are the chances that a buyout (VERA/VSIP) will be offered to federal agencies this year?