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How do I get a FERS statement?

Author

James Craig

Published Apr 07, 2026

Get your monthly annuity payment statement

  1. Sign in to your online account. Go to OPM Retirement Services Online.
  2. Click Annuity Statements in the menu.
  3. Select the payment period you would like to view from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click the save or print icon to download or print your statement.

How do I check my FERS retirement balance?

How can I find out the balance of my retirement account? If you are a current employee, you should contact your human resources office. If you have separated from federal service or are currently a retiree, you should contact OPM’s Retirement Office at 1-888-767-6738 or [email protected]

How do I get a pension award letter from OPM?

To request a new copy of “Your Federal Retirement Benefits”, or to receive a verification of your annuity, contact OPM’s Retirement Office at 1-888-767-6738 or [email protected]

How do I check my retirement benefits online?

For those age 60 until retirement, the SSA will send out statements every year. You can also go online to get a copy of your statement or view it online. Go to and open an account with Social Security to view your statement.

Does post office fall under OPM?

As a postal worker, you must follow federal rules, and you receive federal benefits. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t consider postal workers federal employees because the postal service is a quasi-federal agency.

Can a postal worker retire under FERS and work for post office?

If you are at your MRA with at least 10 years but less than 20 years of service, if you wait up to 62 years to apply for the retirement benefit, the age reduction penalty will be removed. How much does a postal worker make in retirement?

Is the US Postal Service suspending FERS contributions?

The United States Postal Service recently announced that it will immediately suspend payment of the employer portion of the contributions for all Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) retirements. The Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) was not included in the announcement and will not be affected.

What happens to USPS employees who retire before June 3, 2011?

Current USPS retirees and employees who retired before June 3, 2011, will not be impacted by this announcement and there will be no negative impact on future postal employees’ retirement. While the matter is under consideration, it is our hope that the issue will be resolved as quickly as the law allows.

How many years do you have to work for the post office to retire?

How many years do you have to work for the post office to retire? The individual fulfills the minimum retirement; The individual has at least 10 years of deserving service including 5 years of deserving civil service; and. The annuity is reduced by 5 percent per year for each year when the individual is under 62 years of age.