Fed Retirees: Restart Your Disability Pay if Health Worsens Again
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
If you’re a federal retiree whose disability annuity stopped because you got better and started working again, this update reminds you that you can ask to get your benefits back if your health changes. The Office of Personnel Management wants your feedback on this process by April 27, 2026. This could mean more money and support for folks who need it again, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Right to Reinstated Disability Annuity
If you are a federal retiree whose disability annuity stopped because you were restored to earning capacity, you can ask to have your benefits reinstated if your health changes. Form RI 30-9 (Reinstatement of Disability Annuity Previously Terminated Because of Restoration to Earning Capacity) informs former annuitants of the right to request reconsideration and lists the conditions and documentation to submit with a reinstatement request.
Paperwork Time and Burden Estimate
OPM estimates that completing the reinstatement information collection will take about 60 minutes per respondent. The agency estimates 200 respondents and a total of 200 burden hours for this collection (OMB No. 3206-0138).
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