OPM Reviews Rules for Rehiring Federal Retirees Annuitants
Published Date: 6/2/2025
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Summary
The Office of Personnel Management is checking in on the rules about rehiring retired federal workers who get pensions. They want to make sure the process is clear and fair for everyone involved, including agencies and retirees. If you’re a federal agency or a retired worker, this could affect how and when you can jump back into work without messing up your benefits.
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Rehiring Rules for Federal Annuitants
If you are a retired federal worker receiving a pension or a federal agency that rehires retirees, the Office of Personnel Management is reviewing the information collection governing reemployment of annuitants (5 CFR 837.103). This review could change how and when you can return to federal work and how your pension or benefits are handled.
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