By Molly Friedman Applying for FERS Disability Retirement (FDR) benefits comes at a vulnerable time for Federal Employees, and it can be easy to make a misstep based on common myths and misconceptions about the application process. Below, we’ve addressed some of the...
Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) Disability annuitants, who also receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, must contend with an offset of their benefits as a result of their receipt of SSD benefits. The FERS annuitant will receive their entire SSD...
By: Sara Prose, Esq. Although the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) prevents same-sex couples from designating a spouse as a survivor beneficiary in a retiree’s federal pension, spouses of retirees may still be able to obtain an insurable interest survivor annuity. Under...
Federal workers entitled to FERS disability retirement pensions currently receive an annuity that is based on the their High-3 average pay, that is, the highest average basic pay earned during any 3 consecutive years of service. However, new federal legislation...
If you are beginning the process of applying for disability benefits of any nature from the federal government, it is critical that you are aware of the breadth of possible benefits offered, each with its own unique requirements and complexities. Understanding...
