Agency Seeks Feedback on Disability Annuity Reinstatement Form
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
If you’re a federal employee who had your disability annuity stopped because you got better and started working again, this update is for you! The Office of Personnel Management wants to keep collecting info to help folks restart their disability payments if needed. You’ve got until August 3, 2026, to share your thoughts—no money changes now, just making sure the process stays smooth and fair.
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Form Keeps Reinstatement Process Available
If your Federal disability annuity was stopped because you returned to work, the Office of Personnel Management is keeping an information collection (RI 30-9) that explains your right to request reinstatement and the documents you must submit. The agency estimates 200 respondents, about 60 minutes per respondent (200 total burden hours), and is accepting public comments through August 3, 2026. There are no changes to benefit amounts now—this keeps the process and instructions available so you can ask to restart payments if needed.
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