5 CFR § 839.401
What can I elect if I was put in CSRS or CSRS Offset by mistake?
November 4, 2020
If you were placed in CSRS or CSRS Offset due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and you should have been in FERS, you may elect CSRS Offset or FERS. If you were placed in CSRS or CSRS Offset due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and you should have been in Social Security-Only, you may elect CSRS Offset or Social Security-Only. This is summarized in the following chart:
Open Table
| You are in: | And you belong in: | You may elect: |
|---|---|---|
| CSRS | FERS | CSRS Offset or FERS. |
| CSRS Offset | FERS | |
| CSRS | Social Security-Only | CSRS Offset or Social Security-Only. |
| CSRS Offset | Social Security-Only |
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