Alternatives to NARFE Membership for Social Security Fairness Act Guidance
Looking for Social Security Fairness Act guidance without a NARFE membership? Here are the best alternatives for federal employees navigating the WEP/GPO repeal.
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All articles about Social Security for Federal Employees: Claiming, Timing & the WEP/GPO Repeal.
Best Social Security Resource for CSRS Employees Who Never Applied Because of WEP or GPO
CSRS employees who skipped Social Security due to WEP/GPO reductions can now claim full benefits. Here's the best resource for navigating the process.
CSRS Employees and Social Security After the WEP/GPO Repeal
How CSRS and CSRS Offset retirees collect Social Security after the WEP and GPO repeal — eligibility, benefit calculation, spousal benefits, and voluntary contributions.
CSRS Offset and Social Security: How the Pension Reduction Works After the WEP/GPO Repeal
CSRS Offset employees face an OPM pension reduction at age 62 that was NOT repealed by the Social Security Fairness Act. Here's how it works and what to expect.
Do Federal Employees Get Social Security? FERS, CSRS, and What Changed in 2025
Yes, most federal employees get Social Security — but how much depends on whether you're under FERS or CSRS. Here's how each system works after the WEP/GPO repeal.
Federal Retiree Medicare and Social Security: How the Two Programs Interact
How Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, and Part B enrollment interact with Social Security for federal retirees — including FEHB coordination and PSHB rules.
Federal Retirement Cash Flow Gap: Interim Pay, OPM Processing, and the Three-Month Bridge
How OPM interim payments work, why federal retirees face a cash flow gap after separation, and how to build a three-month bridge through the processing backlog.
Federal Retirement Seminars and Social Security: What They Cover, What They Miss, and Alternatives
What federal retirement seminars and webinars cover about Social Security, where they fall short after the WEP/GPO repeal, and how to fill the gaps with self-directed tools.
Federal Retirement Timeline: Social Security Milestones from MRA to Age 70
The complete federal retirement milestone timeline — when your FERS pension, FERS supplement, Social Security, Medicare, and TSP RMDs kick in, from MRA through age 70.
FERS and Social Security: How Your Federal Pension and Social Security Work Together
FERS employees pay into Social Security and earn benefits through federal service. Here's how the two systems coordinate from your MRA through age 70.
FERS Minimum Retirement Age: Chart, Eligibility, and What It Unlocks
FERS Minimum Retirement Age by birth year, the MRA+30 and MRA+10 eligibility rules, and how your MRA connects to Social Security and the FERS supplement.
FERS Retirement Steps in Order: A Pre-Retirement Checklist
Step-by-step FERS retirement checklist from 5 years out through your separation date — earnings audit, OPM application, FEHB, TSP, Social Security, and FEGLI decisions.
FERS Supplement Calculation: How Much Will You Get?
How the FERS Special Retirement Supplement is calculated, what reduces it, how it compares to Social Security, and the 2026 earnings test limit.
Form SSA-561 Request for Reconsideration: How to Appeal a Social Security Decision
Step-by-step instructions for filing Form SSA-561 to appeal a Social Security benefit decision, including the 60-day deadline, what evidence to include, and what happens next.
Government Pension Offset Repealed: What It Means for Federal Retiree Spousal and Survivor Benefits
The GPO has been repealed since January 2025. If your spousal or survivor Social Security benefit was reduced or eliminated, here's what changed and what to do now.
How to Verify Your Social Security Records After the WEP/GPO Repeal Without Hiring an Advisor
A step-by-step approach to verifying SSA applied the WEP/GPO repeal to your federal retirement benefits correctly — no financial planner required.
Medicare-Only Earnings for CSRS Employees: What Those Lines on Your Social Security Statement Mean
CSRS employees see 'Medicare-only' earnings on their Social Security statement. Here's what they mean for your benefit calculation, Medicare eligibility, and the WEP repeal.
NARFE and the Social Security Fairness Act: What Federal Retirees Should Know
How NARFE helped pass the Social Security Fairness Act, what resources they offer post-repeal, and how the organization's advocacy compares to self-directed verification tools.
PSHB Medicare Part B Mandatory Enrollment: Rules, Exemptions, and Costs
Who must enroll in Medicare Part B under PSHB, the four statutory exemptions, what happens if you don't enroll, and how Part B premiums interact with Social Security.
Social Security Bridge Payment in Federal Retirement: Covering the Gap Between Your Pension and Full Benefits
How federal employees bridge the income gap between early retirement and Social Security — the FERS supplement, TSP withdrawals, and the claiming-age tradeoff.
Social Security Claiming Age for Federal Employees: 62, 67, or 70?
When should a federal employee claim Social Security? Compare claiming at 62, FRA (67), and 70 — including how the FERS supplement, pension, and TSP factor into the decision.
Social Security Earnings Record for Federal Employees: How to Audit Your Record Before Retirement
Your Social Security benefit is only as accurate as your earnings record. Here's how federal employees can audit their SSA record, spot errors, and fix them before retirement.
Social Security Earnings Test 2026: How Working Affects Your Benefits Before Full Retirement Age
The 2026 Social Security earnings test limit is $24,480. Learn how it works, what counts as earnings, and how it differs from the FERS supplement earnings test.
Social Security Fairness Act Implementation: Retroactive Payments, Timeline, and What Federal Employees Need to Know
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed WEP and GPO. Here's the full implementation timeline, retroactive payment details, and what federal employees should verify now.
Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Payment: Lump Sums, Taxes, and IRMAA
How SSFA retroactive payments work, the January 2024 effective date, lump sum tax implications, IRMAA surcharges, and what to do if your back-pay was short.
Social Security Fairness Act SSA Recalculation: Notices, Adjustments, and What to Check
How the SSA recalculated benefits after the WEP/GPO repeal — what the adjustment notices mean, how to verify the new amount, and what to do if your recalculation is wrong.
Social Security Fairness Act: Who Qualifies for Higher Benefits After the WEP and GPO Repeal
Find out who qualifies for increased Social Security benefits under the Social Security Fairness Act. CSRS, FERS, teachers, and state workers — here's who's affected.
Social Security for Postal Workers: FERS, CSRS, and the WEP/GPO Repeal
How Social Security works for USPS employees and retirees after the WEP/GPO repeal — FERS postal coverage, CSRS postal legacy, PSHB Medicare rules, and claiming.
Social Security Full Retirement Age 67: What It Means for Federal Employees
Full retirement age is 67 for federal employees born in 1960 or later. How FRA affects your benefit amount, the FERS supplement, earnings test, and claiming strategy.
Social Security PIA Calculation for Federal Employees: Bend Points, Formulas, and the Post-Repeal Math
How the Social Security PIA formula works for federal employees after the WEP repeal — 2026 bend points, the 90/32/15 formula, and how to verify your benefit estimate.
Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits with a Federal Pension After the GPO Repeal
Federal retirees can now collect their full pension plus Social Security spousal or survivor benefits. Here's how the rules work after the GPO repeal.
Social Security Tax in Federal Retirement: Combined Income, W-4V, and Thresholds
How Social Security benefits are taxed for federal retirees — combined income thresholds, the 50% and 85% inclusion rules, IRS Form W-4V withholding, and state tax exemptions.
Social Security Verification Guide vs Financial Planner for Federal Employees
Should you use a self-directed verification guide or hire a financial planner to sort out your Social Security after the WEP/GPO repeal? A direct comparison.
TSP Contribution Limits 2026: What Federal Employees Need to Know
2026 TSP contribution limits for federal employees — elective deferral cap, catch-up contributions, SECURE 2.0 super catch-up, and mandatory Roth rules explained.
TSP Withdrawal Rules for Federal Retirement: Age 55, RMDs, and Roth Exemptions
TSP withdrawal options after federal retirement — the age 55 separation rule, RMD ages under SECURE 2.0, Roth TSP RMD exemption, and tax implications.
WEP and GPO Repeal 2025: Everything Federal Employees Need to Know
The Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset were repealed in January 2025. Full breakdown of the repeal, retroactive payments, and who's affected.