From a local “federal benefits guru,” Ed Zurndorfer- you will be learning about the mechanics and intricacies of the Federal Government’s benefits package for its employees. 

Most attendees say they wished they had come decades earlier, but it’s never too late to learn about the benefits that will support you in your retirement.

The Virtual Training Session Will Cover:

An Overview of FERS & Different Types of Retirement

• Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERS
• Employee and agency contributions to FERS
• Military service and temporary time
• The FERS annuity computation
• Minimum age and service requirements
• Early retirement
• Deferred retirement and “postponed” retirement

Understanding the Annuity Computation

• Amount of an annuity
• Length of service and unused sick leave
• High-3 average salary
• Effective date of your annuity
• FERS transfers from CSRS
• Special retirement supplement
• Possible reduction of your FERS Annuity
• Survivor benefits

Other Information for FERS Annuitants

• Submitting your retirement application
• Receipt of first annuity check
• Future questions regarding retirement and insurance issues

… plus more!