Cost t o participate 7.0 percent of pay. Refund options May choose to withdraw contributions in lump sum when leaving. May choose to withdraw contributions in lump sum when leaving. Will receive no annuity. Refunded contributions may not be redeposited.
Refunds receive market rate interest.
In order to be eligible for CSRS disability benefits, an employee must have 5 years of civilian service. In order to be eligible for FERS disability benefits an employee must have 18 months or more of civilian service. Those who apply for FERS disability benefits must also apply for Social Security disability benefits. Survivor benefits eligibility CSRS will pay benefits to the eligible survivors of a worker who had at least 18 months of civilian service. FERS will pay benefits to the eligible survivors of a worker who had at least 18 months of civilian service.