Friday, July 31, 2015

Holiday Greetings from Retirement Services!

Holiday Greetings from Retirement Services!

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Federal Law requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to verify that Federal Retirement payments are made to the appropriate individuals and that all payments are accurate based on their status.  To ensure benefits are correct and make sure OPM is aware of any changes in status, OPM sends annual surveys to verify the accuracy of information on file.  OPM sends surveys to all annuitants under the age of 60 receiving a Disability Benefit, students between the ages of 18-22 or person assigned as the Representative Payee for an annuitant, and individuals receiving Annuity Supplement benefits prior to the age of 62.  Each survey asks specific questions regarding one’s status.  If you meet the criteria, you are required to respond in order to  maintain eligibility for continued benefits.  Failure to respond in a timely manner are likely to result in the suspension of benefits.  Additionally, non-responses could result in  overpayments of benefits and such benefits must be repaid.  Please remember to report all changes in direct deposit accounts, correspondence and email addresses to OPM since misdirected payments and undeliverable mail may also result in suspension of benefits.

You can manage your retirement account by accessing Services online: servicesonline.opm.gov   or calling  1-888-767-6738.

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