Federal employees

See your federal benefits together.

Federal retirement decisions can involve your annuity, the Thrift Savings Plan, Social Security, and benefits after service. Organize them as one picture.

Questions to explore

What would you like to understand?

Am I covered by FERS or CSRS?
What service and retirement date rules apply to me?
How does my TSP fit into my income plan?
What should I review about health and survivor benefits?

Use your federal records as the starting point

Review your retirement coverage, service history, and current estimates. Your agency benefits office and OPM are the official sources for individual federal retirement rules.

Official source: OPM describes FERS as a plan with a basic benefit, Social Security, and the TSP. ↗

Your retirement system and employer determine your actual benefits. Use their records to verify eligibility, estimates, and deadlines.

Next step

Put your questions in one place.

Gather the documents and details you need for a productive review.

Start your review