I want to personally update you on the status of your benefit payments. As you may be aware, a potential lapse in Federal appropriations may occur at midnight on September 30.
I want to reassure all benefit recipients that payments will be made as scheduled on October 1, 2013. The Retirement Fund is not impacted by the lapses in Federal appropriations so there will be no delay or difference in your benefits as a result of these events.
Thank you for your service and dedication to the government.