Description
Learn all you need to know to correctly inform and counsel Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), CSRS Offset, and FERS employees about their federal retirement benefits and options. This comprehensive workshop provides valuable information about the rules, regulations, retirement application procedures and benefits of the retirement systems.Duration
4 days
Level
IntermediateWho Should Attend?
All HR employees, including specialists, assistants, clerks, and others who administer federal benefits will benefit by attending this course.Credits
2.4 CEU'sLearning Outcomes
Identify CSRS, CSRS Offset, and FERS coverage and retirement eligibility requirements
Calculate creditable annuity and service estimates
Describe deposit service, redeposit service and post-56 military deposit service
Explain retirement spousal elections, survivor benefits and death benefits
Use the appropriate retirement forms and accurately process retirement applications
Explain retiree aspects of FEHB and FEGLI, including eligibility and options
Explain the special rules that impact Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees and surviving spouses (GPO and WEP)
Prepare complete and accurate retirement applications
No sessions scheduled
Other Recommended Courses
- Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement (BENE8104)
- CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefits (BENE8201)
