Understanding FERS Benefits for Early-Career Employees Workshop

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Course Number
NIHTC5817
Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS ONLY OFFERED AS A CLOSED ENROLLMENT.
This 1-day Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) workshop is designed for employees with 1-5 years of federal service, focusing on the 3-Tiered Retirement system (FERS, TSP, Social Security), credible service, leave categories, establishing financial goals, and estate planning basics.

Key Topics

Please note that this class is not eligible for CLPs.

  • Understand the FERS benefits package.
  • Explore the three-tiered retirement plan.
  • Review leave, healthcare, life insurance, and especially TSP benefits.
  • Identify the requirements for retirement eligibility while examining creditable service.

Audience

FERS employee with two to five years of Federal service.