The Federal Disability Retirement process can be overwhelming, but it is important to stay well informed and make educated decisions. Our last webinar on Health and Life insurance while on Federal Disability Retirement brought up a lot of great questions that we are...
Leaving federal service on an extended leave without pay is a common occurrence. In some cases, federal employees may need to take leave without pay (LWOP) in order to care for a family member or to deal with their own medical issues. However, did you know that LWOP...
Are you a federal employee struggling with your mental health? Do you find it difficult to perform your job as a result of your mental illness? You may be eligible for Federal Disability Retirement! Federal Disability Retirement is a benefit available to disabled FERS...
Once you receive a Federal Disability Retirement approval, it can feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders as you no longer have to worry about where income will come from. But did you know you can continue to work and earn more income? This is a huge...
In the conversation surrounding Federal Disability Retirement, we often hear the terms occupational disability versus situational disability, but what does that really mean to your eligibility? Today we will be discussing the key differences between the two and what...
If you're applying for Federal Disability Retirement, then you understand how important this income will be for your future. That's why understanding how to maximize your income is critical to building a substantial and secure financial future. As an injured or...
Receiving your Federal Disability Retirement approval letter can provide you with a sense of relief in knowing that there is hope for a more secure future in retirement. However, you may find yourself in a difficult financial situation as a result of not being able to...
Do you have questions regarding your Federal Disability Retirement? Are you considering applying for OWCP federal workers' compensation benefits? If so, then this blog post is just what you're looking for! We'll take a look at some of the most common questions...
As a federal employee, understanding your benefits can provide you with many options and help you make the right decisions for your future. One common mistake we consistently see is disabled federal employees “riding it out” until retirement age. This may be the right...
If you are approved for Federal Disability Retirement you will get an annuity that is calculated based off your High 3 average salary. What is the High 3 Average for Federal Disability Retirement? Your high-3 average pay is the highest average basic pay you earned...
Our recent webinar covered Federal Employees’ Rights to Federal Disability Retirement. This is an especially important topic that brought up a lot of great questions during the webinar. Watch the webinar This article outlines some of those questions and goes...
There have been a lot of recent changes to regulations that may affect Federal Employees directly and we want to make sure that you are kept up to date with any recent changes to help prepare you in advance. On October 6, 2020, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)...
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