Title 5 — Government Organization and EmployeesRelease 119-73not60

§8410 Eligibility for Annuity

Title 5 › Part III— EMPLOYEES › Subpart G— Insurance and Annuities › Chapter 84— FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM › Subchapter II— BASIC ANNUITY › § 8410

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

An employee or Member must have at least 5 years of civilian service that counts under section 8411 to qualify for an annuity (a regular retirement payment) under this subchapter. This requirement applies even if other parts of this chapter say something different.

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Title 5, §8410

Government Organization and Employees — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an employee or Member must complete at least 5 years of civilian service creditable under section 8411 in order to be eligible for an annuity under this subchapter.

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5 U.S.C. § 8410

Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60