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  - Computation
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  - Planning and Applying
  - Types of Retirement
  - Survivors
  - Military Retired Pay
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  - Former Employees
- FERS Information Toggle submenu   - Eligibility
  - Computation
  - Creditable Service
  - Planning & Applying
  - Types of Retirement
  - Survivors
  - Military Retired Pay
  - Service Credit
  - Former Employees
- Phased Retirement
- Retirement Statistics
- Special Notices
- Federal Ball Park Estimator
- FEGLI Calculator
- Tax Information for Annuitants
- Publications & Forms Toggle submenu   - Pamphlets
  - Retirement & Insurance Forms
  - Benefits Administration Letters
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  - CSRS/FERS Handbook
- Benefits Officers Center Toggle submenu   - List of Benefits Officers
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- Pre-Retirement
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- Leaving the Government
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- Quick Guide
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### Resources For

          - New / Prospective Employees
          - Federal Employees
          - Retirees or Family Members
          - Benefits Officers

# Benefits Officers

Human Resources (HR) Administrators in the various Federal agencies are often generalists whose duties include and administration of retirement programs and related employee benefits programs. Each Federal agency also has Benefits Officers who are HR specialists whose primary duties include the administration of retirement and related benefits programs. This site assists Benefits Officers and other HR Administrators who administer retirement and benefits by providing the tools, resources and guidance help effectively manage these programs.

## Guidance and Publications

Find the answers you need in these resources
                  - Benefits Administration Letters
                  - CSRS and FERS Handbook
                  - FEHB Handbook
                  - FEGLI Handbook
                  - Planning for Retirement
                  - Retirement and Insurance Publications
                  - Social Security Handbook
                  - Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations

## Tools and Aids

These tools and aids are designed to assist human resource practitioners
                  - Coverage Determination
                  - Federal Ballpark E$timate®
                  - FEDMER Program
                  - FERCCA
                  - FERS Elections
                  - GS Salary Calculator
                  - NAFI

## Quick Links

Frequently accessed OPM links
                  - Benefits Information
                  - Benefits Officers Directory
                  - Forms
                  - Managing Human Capital
                  - Resource Links
                  - Contact your  Federal Employee’s OWCP District Office

## Insurance

Frequently referenced sources for Federal insurance programs
                  - FEHB Guides
                  - FEHB Human Resources
                  - FEHB Premium Conversion HR
                  - Life Insurance Forms and Publications
                  - Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Program HR
                  - Flexible Spending Accounts