Disability Retiree Health Form Up for Renewal
Published Date: 7/2/2026
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Summary
The Office of Personnel Management is asking for public feedback on a form that disability retirees fill out about their health and work status. This review helps make sure the form is clear, useful, and not too much work to complete. If you’re a disability annuitant or interested in government paperwork, now’s the time to share your thoughts before August 3, 2026!
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Disability Annuitants Face 1-Hour Form Burden
If you are a federal disability annuitant, the Office of Personnel Management is reviewing form RI 30-1 that asks about your physical condition and employment. The agency estimates 8,000 respondents will each spend 60 minutes to complete the form (totaling 8,000 burden hours). Public comments on the information collection are accepted until August 3, 2026 (OMB No. 3206-0143).
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