Anybody retire 12/31/2021 ? I did and feel like I'm adrift !

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For Shovelhead & BMan, have you contacted your federal Representative or Senators?

I didn't have any issue with ABC or OPM but did have a delay with VSIP payment (agency funding issue). OPM process to finalize took about 4 months to finalize but interim payments were pretty quick.

Note: Sometimes calling any Government agency is hit or miss as to getting a hold of someone that is helpful and sometimes just calling back to get a different person (if you can get through) works. It is a good idea if you are having difficulty to make sure to write down the names of anyone you talk to regarding the status in case it needs to be elevated.

exnavyew said:
Just a general comment regarding dealing with federal agencies. Every American citizen has the right to request what's called a 'congressional inquiry' with their congressional FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVE if you've having problems with a FEDERAL (not state) agency. You call your local FED rep, explain your issue and they will route you to the appropriate person in that office to get all the pertinent info and get the ball rolling in solving your issue.
Example: many years ago my mother's Medicare was 'shut off' inexplicably. Also I noticed that her Social Security check had not been deposited for that month either. I called my local FEDERAL REP, I described in detail what was going on and in less than a week her SS check was deposited and her Medicare coverage was 'turned back on'! Federal agencies respond quickly to a 'congressional inquiry' because Congress controls their funding and they want to keep them happy. :D
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Evilanne, ABC has had their phones shut off since 31 JAN. But at least they finally got around to doing a SF50, which was then sent to OPM. Took a huge tax hit on the VSIP and AL sellback. Also was under the impression it would be paid out at the higher JAN 2022 raise but it was not, it was based on last year's salary.
I did get a notice this morning that OPM is processing my interim payment and should see it in 5 to 7 days from now and at the first of the month every month thereafter. No word on how long until the full amount but I've heard from others that could be 6 months or so.
So the timeline for me so far is retired 31 DEC. AL and VSIP pay-15 APR. First interim payment o/a 3 MAY.
I've also had to pay the FEDVIP premiums for vision and dental since they weren't getting paid. FEHB is good to go and they told me they dont cut anyone off unless OPM tells them too, so thats a relief but question now is, will they take a lump sum out of the first interim to payback BC/BS for 5 months of health insurance.
TIme to go work on another project, have a great day all !
 
shovelhead said:
Evilanne, ABC has had their phones shut off since 31 JAN. But at least they finally got around to doing a SF50, which was then sent to OPM. Took a huge tax hit on the VSIP and AL sellback. Also was under the impression it would be paid out at the higher JAN 2022 raise but it was not, it was based on last year's salary.
I did get a notice this morning that OPM is processing my interim payment and should see it in 5 to 7 days from now and at the first of the month every month thereafter. No word on how long until the full amount but I've heard from others that could be 6 months or so.
So the timeline for me so far is retired 31 DEC. AL and VSIP pay-15 APR. First interim payment o/a 3 MAY.
I've also had to pay the FEDVIP premiums for vision and dental since they weren't getting paid. FEHB is good to go and they told me they dont cut anyone off unless OPM tells them too, so thats a relief but question now is, will they take a lump sum out of the first interim to payback BC/BS for 5 months of health insurance.
TIme to go work on another project, have a great day all !
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They will not take out premiums for dental and vision from the interim checks, to my knowledge. Thanks for the cut-off info. I can see a lot of people goofing that up.
 
Shovelhead,

Hopefully it should be all smooth sailing from here now that you got past the ABC mess.

Happy Trails :)
 
Well, finally got my first interim payment last week. Roughly 50 percent of what it should be for JAN thru end of APR. I have an online account now with OPM but no information on there yet, doesnt even show the interim payments. Also still have not received the packet or "booklet" or an assigned counselor. And I'm still being billed by benefeds for vision and dental insurance.

I should make a killing in penalties and interest and late fees right? TIC lol
 
well, still getting interim payments, and no other information or booklet or counselor or explanation of benefits. I am still continuing to write a check to benefeds to pay for vision and dental insurance. Hopefully they figure out the backpay due all the way back to when I retired on 12/31/2021.
I am grateful for the interim payments for sure !
 
Hang in their folks. OPM might be slow, but it gets done.
My wife passed away on 11/13/21 from cancer. I had all my paperwork into OPM for the changes that had to be made by the end of 11/2021. As of 7/1/22 I got my updated pension check.
 
I liked your post NASA because it sounded upbeat, but really sorry for your loss if I haven’t said so already. I can’t imagine that yet.


Scott Harrison
Senatobia, MS
 
Sorry for your loss.

nasa1974 said:
Hang in their folks. OPM might be slow, but it gets done.
My wife passed away on 11/13/21 from cancer. I had all my paperwork into OPM for the changes that had to be made by the end of 11/2021. As of 7/1/22 I got my updated pension check.
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I retired end of Sept 21, got final check with annual leave payout first pay period in Oct, received first interim near end of Nov then started receiving interims on first of each month. Finalized first payment was March plus official booklet. Interim payment seemed to be estimated annuity minus health, dental, vision, life, then it was taxed for federal. No worries, other than sending benefeds a check for vision and dental. No penalties/no interest!
 
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