How Federal Pension Eligibility Rules and Creditable Service Work in 2026

Key Takeaways
Creditable service—including certain types of military time and unused leave—directly affects your pension eligibility and benefit calculations under FERS and CSRS in 2026.
Legislative updates, like the repeal of t…
FERS Postponed Retirement Eligibility: Key Rules, Annuity, and Benefit Impact

Key Takeaways
FERS postponed retirement allows qualified federal employees to delay their annuity start date and potentially preserve benefits.
Postponing affects annuity timing, health insurance reinstatement, and the interaction w…