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580 Federal Employees Retirement System
Additional Material:
References to additional material concerning the subject matter in
some sections of this chapter are indicated in boxed sections
identified as "Reference Notes."
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581 General
Reference Note:
For additional material concerning the subject matter found in 581,
refer to:
• CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll
Offices, Chapters 10 and 20.
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See 580 covers the basic portion of FERS. Social Security is covered in
570. The Thrift Savings Plan is covered in 590. The CSRS is
covered in 560.
581.2 Administration
OPM administers the basic portion of FERS. The FERS laws, policies, and
regulations issued by OPM, including those governing employee eligibility
and benefits, are controlling in the event of conflict with the information in this
subchapter.
581.3 Employees Covered
FERS applies to:
a. Employees whose initial career appointment was January 1, 1984 or
later;
b. Employees whose initial career appointment was prior to January 1,
1984 but who subsequently had a break in service of 366 days or more
and had less than 5 years of creditable civilian service prior to
January 1, 1987;
c. Career employees who elected to be covered by FERS.
581.4 Exclusions
FERS does not apply to:
a. Noncareer employees;
b. Employees who had 5 or more years of creditable civilian service under
CSRS rules as of December 31, 1986 even though none of this service
was covered by CSRS deductions (such as substitute rural carriers)
unless they elect FERS coverage;
c. Employees previously covered by CSRS who have a break in service of
365 days or less;
d. Employees serving under appointments limited to 1 year or less; and
e. Employees covered by another retirement system.
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