Understanding Your Federal Retirement Benefits: FERS

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 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 retiring and insurance issues

... plus more!

Event Topic

Employee Training & Development, Management, Human Resources

Relevant Audiences

All Federal Government
Understanding Your Federal Retirement Benefits: FERS
Event Type
Virtual / Online
Event Subtype
Workshop / Training
When
Fri, May 01, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Website
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Organizer
Serving Those Who Serve