5 CFR § 839.411
What can I elect if I was put in FERS by mistake?
November 4, 2020
If you were placed in FERS due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and you should have been in CSRS, you may elect FERS or CSRS. If you were placed in FERS due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and you should have been in CSRS Offset, you may elect FERS or CSRS Offset. If you were placed in FERS due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and you should have been in Social Security-Only, you may elect FERS or Social Security-Only. This is summarized in the following chart:
Open Table
| You are in: | And you belong in: | You may elect: |
|---|---|---|
| FERS | CSRS | FERS or CSRS. |
| FERS | CSRS Offset | FERS or CSRS Offset. |
| FERS | Social Security-Only | FERS or Social Security-Only. |
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