FERS Information - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Two of the three parts of FERS (Social Security and the TSP) can go with you to your next job if you leave the Federal Government before retirement.
Computation - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Your retirement includes a portion computed under Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) rules. FERS retirees under age 62 who do not fall into one of the categories above, are not eligible for cost-of-living increases until they reach age 62.
Eligibility - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Eligibility is determined by your age and number of years of creditable service. In some cases, you must have reached the Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) to receive retirement benefits. Use the following chart to figure your Minimum Retirement Age.
Planning and Applying - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Prepares your "Individual Retirement Record," Standard Form 2806 (CSRS) or 3100 (FERS) which reflects service, salary history, and annual retirement contributions. Forwards all retirement documents to OPM.
Types of Retirement - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
If you are a former Federal employee who was covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you may be eligible for a deferred annuity at age 62 or at your Minimum Retirement Age (MRA).
Retirement Services - OPM.gov - U.S. Office of Personnel …
OPM is here to help you transition from serving the American people to enjoying your retirement. These links are useful to new and existing retirees throughout their retirement journey.
Former Employees - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
For service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), you will get interest on the refund of those contributions if you worked more than one year. Interest is paid at the same rate that is paid for government securities.
Creditable Service - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
You can make a deposit for creditable Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) service you performed before 1989 during which retirement deductions were not withheld from your pay. The deposit amount is, generally, 1.3% of salary plus interest.
CSRS/FERS Handbook - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has Governmentwide responsibility and oversight for the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and related Federal benefits administration functions.
document at opm.gov/retirement-center/quick-guide. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! This guide will walk you through what to expect as your retirement application is processed and your benefits are determined. Most retirees will receive their first full annuity check within 3-5 months of retiring. During processing, you will receive: