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Court-Ordered Benefits

Questions and answers

Yes, we honor amended court orders. The order will be honored on the first day of the second month after it was received. OPM does not provide legal guidance; please refer to the Handbook for Attorneys: Health Benefits under the Civil Service Retirement Benefits, Federal Employees Retirement Benefits, and Federal Employees Health Benefits for additional details regarding court orders acceptable for processing.

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