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• What are the benefits of the Direct Express® card?
  The Direct Express® card provides the advantages of direct deposit without requiring a bank account or credit check and is an option for those who prefer a prepaid debit card recommended...
• I should have been CSRS. Instead, I paid into Social Security. What happens to the Social Security taxes I paid when my agency corrects my retirement coverage to CSRS?
  Except for the last 3 years, the money you erroneously paid into Social Security will remain to your credit in the Social Security fund. The Social Security Administration will include...
• I should have been CSRS. Instead, I paid into Social Security. What happens to the Social Security taxes I paid when my agency corrects my retirement coverage to CSRS?
  Except for the last 3 years, the money you erroneously paid into Social Security will remain to your credit in the Social Security fund. The Social Security Administration will include...
• I should have been CSRS. Instead, I paid into Social Security. What happens to the Social Security taxes I paid when my agency corrects my retirement coverage to CSRS?
  Except for the last 3 years, the money you erroneously paid into Social Security will remain to your credit in the Social Security fund. The Social Security Administration will include...
• I think I'm eligible to make an election under FERCCA. Are there any time limits for making the election?
  If your retirement coverage error was corrected in the past, you have until September 19, 2002, to make your election. Your agency and OPM have the authority to waive this...
• I'm a widow of a Federal employee who was in the wrong retirement plan. When my husband died, the retirement coverage was FERS and I received a lump sum benefit based in part on his final salary. Do I have to pay that back before I can elect CSRS Offset?
  No, you do not have to pay it back. The lump sum benefit you received is known as the Basic Employee Death Benefit. It is equal to half of your...
• During my employment with Federal Government I was on a temporay assignment for a period of time. I understand I can "pay back" what was not paid in during this time frame. How do I pay back this portion of time so I can obtain full credit for all my service time. Who do I contact. Please advise as soon as possible.
  Your question does not state whether you are CSRS or FERS, but assuming you are FERS, you should apply to make a payment by completing a Standard Form 3108 (Application...
• As a soon to be retired Federal employee in FERS I was putting together all my federal service and I realized that I had spent a short period of time with the USPS as a Christmas Casual in the early 70's and I also worked a job around 1977-78 under a government program called CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act). I was wondering if it would be possible to "buy back" any of this time,if eligible, toward my retirement and if so how does one go about acquiring information so dated. My personnelist is asking for documents which I no longer have, if I ever did?
  Full calendar time credit is given for service as a Temporary (Casual) Christmas postal employee, as for part-time flexible service. Time actually worked is used only if full calendar...
• Can I receive disability benefits from the Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) at the same time?
  Generally, you must decide which benefit is most advantageous for you and elect to receive that one. If you decide you want to receive Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) benefits, payments from...
• How can I make sure my life insurance is paid to whom I designate?
  When you die, the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (OFEGLI) will pay life insurance benefits in a particular order, set by law: ...

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