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Can I retire at 53 and have 21 years of service? Disability has gotten worse
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Hi I would like to retire in a couple of years. My medical condition has metastasized and I would like to spend my years with my family and friends.
Can I retire after 21 years I'll be 53 years old and will my life insurance continue after service and will I have some sort of pension?
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Originally Posted by: CharlieTango1  Hi I would like to retire in a couple of years. My medical condition has metastasized and I would like to spend my years with my family and friends.
Can I retire after 21 years I'll be 53 years old and will my life insurance continue after service and will I have some sort of pension? This link might provide some info for you when you could retire. https://ask.fedweek.com/.../retirement-eligibility/You may also file for OPM D.R. & SSDI at any age. You will get a pension either way, you can keep your FEHB & life insurance as well!
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If it’s listed here, SSDI is easier to get and so is DR, in my opinion. https://www.ssa.gov/comp...llowances/conditions.htm |
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