If your health has taken an unexpected turn and you’re facing a disabling medical condition, the last thing you should be worried about is how to make ends meet. But that’s the reality for many federal employees struggling with a medical condition. If the fear of...
Access to health and life insurance is a privilege not everyone enjoys. As a federal employee, you have access to some of the most comprehensive benefits available from any employer. These benefits are particularly helpful if you’re dealing with an injury or medical...
As a federal Special Provisions employee, your career comes with unique demands—and your retirement benefits reflect that. You have access to specialized retirement options that offer flexibility and financial security. If you're considering early retirement, it's...
Is it getting harder and harder to get out of bed and go to work every day? Is your job leaving you completely drained of motivation? Having a mental health condition on top of a stressful federal job is difficult. What once felt exciting and fulfilling may now be the...
If you’re considering Federal Disability Retirement, your application’s success depends largely on the strength of your medical evidence. But how do you know which documents to get? How can you determine what’s important and what’s not? Are there documents that might...
Working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) demands both physical and mental strength. Postal workers navigate diverse and often unpredictable environments, delivering mail in all weather conditions, from scorching heat to icy winters. Along the way, they face...
Living with a chronic condition can feel like an uphill battle, especially when trying to keep up with the demands of a federal job. If your medical condition is getting in the way of work, and you can no longer keep up with your job duties, you may be wondering what...
Navigating a medical condition is tough enough, but if you’re looking into applying for Federal Disability Retirement, the requirements may feel like too much to handle. It can be easy to make mistakes – most people aren’t used to detailing their medical condition for...
Being approved for Federal Disability Retirement is a big accomplishment. You’ve worked months or maybe even years on an application for this benefit, and you’ve finally been approved. But the payments you receive on Federal Disability Retirement may not be enough to...
Leaving a job isn’t just about packing up a desk and closing a chapter—it’s about stepping away from a piece of who you are. For federal employees, the transition from active work to Federal Disability Retirement can feel like losing a part of your identity. It’s...
Opening a letter from the OPM and seeing the words, “Your Federal Disability Retirement application has been approved” is a life-changing moment. You’ve been waiting for months and now that you’ve been approved, it’s time to start preparing for your new future. But...
Navigating life with a persistent injury or illness is challenging enough. When your job adds to that struggle, it can feel overwhelming. But what if there was a path that could offer you relief and a fresh start? Federal Disability Retirement might be the solution...
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