Welcome to your In briefing as a Permanent Federal Excepted Service Technician.

This presentation is not intended to replace your In Processing at HRO in Charleston, WV. It is to give you a

background of information to better prepare you for your In Processing. This presentation is geared to FERS employees, not CSRS. We will cover what a FERS employee is later in the

presentation. Press the space bar to go forward or the backspace button to go back.

What is a Federal Excepted What is a Federal Excepted Service Technician?Service Technician?• Positions in the National Guard Technician Positions in the National Guard Technician

Program require military membership in the Program require military membership in the WV National Guard as a condition of WV National Guard as a condition of employment. This is called the Excepted employment. This is called the Excepted Service under the provision of 32 USC 709.Service under the provision of 32 USC 709.

• This status means that you are an This status means that you are an “exception” from the rules that govern all “exception” from the rules that govern all other Federal Employees in regards to other Federal Employees in regards to Tenure and competitive requirements for Tenure and competitive requirements for appointments.appointments.

• Loss of military membership for any reason Loss of military membership for any reason will result in the loss of technician will result in the loss of technician employmentemployment

WHO IS HRO?WHO IS HRO?

• First let me tell you who we are. We First let me tell you who we are. We are your servicing Human Resource are your servicing Human Resource Office better known as the HRO. Just Office better known as the HRO. Just remember I am here to educate you, remember I am here to educate you, so you may make the right choices so you may make the right choices for future.for future.

•Directions to the HRODirections to the HRO

We are located at 1703 Coonskin Drive in Charleston, WV. We are located at 1703 Coonskin Drive in Charleston, WV.

The zip code is 25311. Our office is located in the old FMO The zip code is 25311. Our office is located in the old FMO

shop in the TAG Complex. (Building on the left with the shop in the TAG Complex. (Building on the left with the

Flagpole) Specifically, we are located on the second floor. Flagpole) Specifically, we are located on the second floor.

Go to the flag pole in front of the TAG complex and enter Go to the flag pole in front of the TAG complex and enter

the set of angled double doors in the corner. After signing the set of angled double doors in the corner. After signing

in go left down the hallway, you will go through a door to in go left down the hallway, you will go through a door to

the left, up a small set of steps, and straight down a long the left, up a small set of steps, and straight down a long

hallway through a second door, past a water fountain, and hallway through a second door, past a water fountain, and

will come to a door labeled Human Resources Office. The will come to a door labeled Human Resources Office. The

location of your briefing is the second door to your left.location of your briefing is the second door to your left. . .

Purpose of the HROPurpose of the HRO• Our office assists West Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen with every

aspect of their career as a Federal Technician.

• There are several functional areas within the HRO to include Staffing, Classification, Training, Benefits, Labor Relations/EEO, Retirements and Worker’s Compensation. All of these areas work together like spokes in a wheel to effectively manage the full

time Technician force in the National Guard.• You will be introduced to a member of each section and will learn its function during

your in processing. However, this presentation focuses more specifically on the BENEFITS section of the HRO, because that section is responsible for your in

processing. • Outside of in-processing we also assist technicians in making choices and resolving

issues regarding benefits (health, life, disability, tsp, vision, dental, the list goes on and on).

• We make site visits to various locations in the field, out brief technicians who are deploying, in We also routinely address issues regarding leave, performance, military

and civilian deposits, LWOP.• If you happen to get hurt while on the job, I will be there to help you thru the red

tape. And when it comes time for you to leave the Federal workforce, I will be there to walk you thru this major milestone in your (and spouse’s) life!

As a newly hired technician, there is a As a newly hired technician, there is a large amount of information you will be large amount of information you will be receiving, and it can be very overwhelming receiving, and it can be very overwhelming and confusing. The purpose of this and confusing. The purpose of this presentation is to provide you with a base line presentation is to provide you with a base line understanding how the technician program understanding how the technician program functions, and give you a better understanding functions, and give you a better understanding of the benefits and entitlements that are of the benefits and entitlements that are available to you. Hopefully, when you arrive available to you. Hopefully, when you arrive at your In processing at the Human Resources at your In processing at the Human Resources Office you will not have that deer in the Office you will not have that deer in the headlight look that we have seen many times! headlight look that we have seen many times! Your In Processing will be more productive for Your In Processing will be more productive for you and HRO . Sit back, learn what you can you and HRO . Sit back, learn what you can and don’t hesitate to write down any and don’t hesitate to write down any questions that you may have. This questions that you may have. This presentation is not intended to replace the In presentation is not intended to replace the In Processing that you are required to attend.Processing that you are required to attend.

THE BEGINNING THE BEGINNING

As with any new job, there is an As with any new job, there is an enormous amount of paperwork to enormous amount of paperwork to complete. This time is no different. It complete. This time is no different. It is now a REQUIREMENT that you bring is now a REQUIREMENT that you bring the following forms already completed the following forms already completed to your in-processing. It will be less to your in-processing. It will be less time consuming to complete them now time consuming to complete them now than waiting for a handful of other than waiting for a handful of other Technicians to complete theirs. So, lets Technicians to complete theirs. So, lets get started! get started!

Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Form I-9, Employment Eligibility VerificationVerification

• You will need to complete the Form I-9, You will need to complete the Form I-9, Employment Employment Eligibility Verification, Eligibility Verification, mistake free. To access this form, just mistake free. To access this form, just click here click here Form I-9 . Most of the forms that you will be . Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting.

• Just complete Section 1, print the form (we do not need the Just complete Section 1, print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date. Black or blue ink directions or extra copies), sign and date. Black or blue ink is acceptable. You will need to bring with you two forms of is acceptable. You will need to bring with you two forms of identification with you to the In Processing and at that time identification with you to the In Processing and at that time the Human Resources Assistant will examine the documents the Human Resources Assistant will examine the documents and input them on this form. The list of acceptable and input them on this form. The list of acceptable documents are found in the directions in this form. documents are found in the directions in this form.

• Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have.you might have.

OF 306, Declaration for Federal OF 306, Declaration for Federal EmploymentEmployment

• You will need to complete the OF 306, You will need to complete the OF 306, Declaration for Federal Declaration for Federal Employment, Employment, mistake free. To access this form, just click here mistake free. To access this form, just click here OF 306. Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill . Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. complete it using legible handwriting.

• This form is used to determine your suitability for Federal This form is used to determine your suitability for Federal Employment.Employment.

• Note: If you answer YES to any question you are required to explain Note: If you answer YES to any question you are required to explain in block 16. Failure to do so will result in re-completion of the form.in block 16. Failure to do so will result in re-completion of the form.

• You will need to complete numbers 1-17b (not 17a), 18-18c if it You will need to complete numbers 1-17b (not 17a), 18-18c if it applies. When printing please print on front and back, your Official applies. When printing please print on front and back, your Official Personnel Folder is on a diet and needs to stay slim. Print the form Personnel Folder is on a diet and needs to stay slim. Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date.(we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date.

• Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have. might have.

Pay Documents $$$Pay Documents $$$

• ARMY TECHNICIANSARMY TECHNICIANS Complete the next Complete the next three forms and bring three forms and bring them to the In them to the In Processing!! We will Processing!! We will forward your pay forward your pay documents to the documents to the USPFO. USPFO.

• 130130th/th/167167ththTECHNICIANSTECHNICIANS You need to see your You need to see your payroll office for payroll office for completion of applicable completion of applicable pay documents. These pay documents. These forms will NOT come to forms will NOT come to the HRO. the HRO.

• Next you will complete paperwork to get paid. That is unless Next you will complete paperwork to get paid. That is unless you want to work for FREE!!! Depending on your component you want to work for FREE!!! Depending on your component

(Army or Air) follow the instructions below.(Army or Air) follow the instructions below.

Form W-4 (2010)Form W-4 (2010)• The first form is the The first form is the Form W-4 (2010), Form W-4 (2010), mistake free. To access mistake free. To access

this form, just click here this form, just click here Form W-4. If you are Converting to . If you are Converting to an Excepted Appointment with no break in service, you do not an Excepted Appointment with no break in service, you do not need to complete this form. You will know if this applies to you. need to complete this form. You will know if this applies to you. If in doubt, fill out the form and bring it with you to your In If in doubt, fill out the form and bring it with you to your In Processing. Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill Processing. Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. complete it using legible handwriting.

• You will need to complete the bottom portion labeled You will need to complete the bottom portion labeled “Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate” numbers 1-7. “Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate” numbers 1-7.

• If you have any questions the Human Resource Assistant will be If you have any questions the Human Resource Assistant will be happy to help you. On this subject the HRA is just as (or less) happy to help you. On this subject the HRA is just as (or less) knowledgably as you are!knowledgably as you are!

• Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date where is says “Employee signature”. Bring this sign and date where is says “Employee signature”. Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have.have.

FORM CD-525, Employee FORM CD-525, Employee AddressAddress • The second form is the FORM CD-525, The second form is the FORM CD-525,

Employee Address, Employee Address, mistake free. To access mistake free. To access this form, just click here this form, just click here Form CD 525. Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting.

• You will need to complete numbers 1-11. Print You will need to complete numbers 1-11. Print the form (we do not need the directions or the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date.extra copies), sign and date.

• Bring this form to your In Processing, with Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have.any questions that you might have.

SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-Up SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-Up FormForm• The third pay form is the SF 1199A, The third pay form is the SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form, Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form, mistake mistake

free. To access this form, just click here free. To access this form, just click here SF 1199a . If you are . If you are Converting to an Excepted Appointment with no break in service, you do not Converting to an Excepted Appointment with no break in service, you do not need to complete this form. You will know if this applies to you. If in doubt, need to complete this form. You will know if this applies to you. If in doubt, fill out the form and bring it with you to your In Processing. Most of the forms fill out the form and bring it with you to your In Processing. Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. print the form and complete it using legible handwriting.

• You will need to complete Sections 1 & 3.You will need to complete Sections 1 & 3.– Letter A is self explanatory. Letter A is self explanatory. – Letter B is your name.Letter B is your name.– Letter C is your social security number.Letter C is your social security number.– Letter D is self explanatory.Letter D is self explanatory.– Letter E is self explanatory.Letter E is self explanatory.– Letter F is the Fed. Salary/Mil. Civilian PayLetter F is the Fed. Salary/Mil. Civilian Pay

• Section 3 is the name and address of your Financial Institution. Don’t’ forget Section 3 is the name and address of your Financial Institution. Don’t’ forget to put your routing number in Section 3!to put your routing number in Section 3!– Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and

date. Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you date. Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have.might have.

SF 256, Self-Identification of SF 256, Self-Identification of HandicapHandicap• You are required to complete the SF 256, You are required to complete the SF 256, Self-Self-

Identification of Handicap, Identification of Handicap, mistake free. To access mistake free. To access this form, just click here this form, just click here SF 256 . Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. The form will not be housed in your OPF. This form is given to our State Equal Employment Manager LtCol Hale for statistical input.

• Although the form is required, the identification of a Although the form is required, the identification of a handicap is NOT required. If you choose not to handicap is NOT required. If you choose not to identify your handicap enter code 01.identify your handicap enter code 01.

SF 181, Ethnicity and Race SF 181, Ethnicity and Race IdentificationIdentification

• This form is used for statistical purposes only . It This form is used for statistical purposes only . It will not be housed in your OPF. It will be given to will not be housed in your OPF. It will be given to the State Equal Employment Manager LTC Hale the State Equal Employment Manager LTC Hale for input.for input.

• You are required to complete the SF 181, You are required to complete the SF 181, Ethnicity Ethnicity and Race Identification, and Race Identification, mistake free. To access mistake free. To access this form, just click here this form, just click here SF 181 . Most of the . Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting. and complete it using legible handwriting.

WV HRO M 990-1, West Virginia National WV HRO M 990-1, West Virginia National Guard Physical Fitness ProgramGuard Physical Fitness Program

Next is the WV HROM 990-1, Next is the WV HROM 990-1, West Virginia Nation West Virginia Nation Guard Physical Fitness Program. Guard Physical Fitness Program. To access this To access this form, just click here form, just click here WV HRO M 990-1 . You will . You will need to read this. This form will tell you when, need to read this. This form will tell you when, how long, where and what types of PT are how long, where and what types of PT are allowed. Towards the end of the PDF you will find allowed. Towards the end of the PDF you will find the “Physical Fitness Program-Acknowledgment the “Physical Fitness Program-Acknowledgment Statement”, you will need to sign and date it and Statement”, you will need to sign and date it and give it to your supervisor. HRO DOES NOT KEEP give it to your supervisor. HRO DOES NOT KEEP THIS DOCUMENT! YOUR SUPERVISOR DOES!THIS DOCUMENT! YOUR SUPERVISOR DOES!

SF 144, Statement of Prior Federal SF 144, Statement of Prior Federal ServiceService

• You will need to complete the SF 144, You will need to complete the SF 144, Statement of Prior Federal Statement of Prior Federal

Service, Service, mistake free. To access this form, just click here mistake free. To access this form, just click here SF 144 . . Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this Most of the forms that you will be completing are fill able on line. If this form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible form is not fill able, just print the form and complete it using legible handwriting.handwriting.

• You will need to complete numbers 1-9. Print the form (we do not need You will need to complete numbers 1-9. Print the form (we do not need the directions or extra copies), sign and date.the directions or extra copies), sign and date.

• If you were at any time in the past a Civilian Federal Employee, you will If you were at any time in the past a Civilian Federal Employee, you will indicate that time on #5.indicate that time on #5.

• On #7 you will need to list all your Military Title 10 time(s). This includes On #7 you will need to list all your Military Title 10 time(s). This includes Basic Training, some Military Schools, regular Active Duty time and Basic Training, some Military Schools, regular Active Duty time and deployments. These are the most common Title 10 times. If you deployments. These are the most common Title 10 times. If you believe that you have other Title 10 times just check the orders that put believe that you have other Title 10 times just check the orders that put you on the Active Duty. If the DD214 does not indicate Title 10, please you on the Active Duty. If the DD214 does not indicate Title 10, please bring the order for the said DD214. If you are still not sure, list the times bring the order for the said DD214. If you are still not sure, list the times and bring this to the HRO attention at your In Processing. and bring this to the HRO attention at your In Processing.

• Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might Bring this form to your In Processing, with any questions that you might have.have.

• LATER YOU WILL SEE WHY IT IS IMPORATANT THAT HRO HAVE LATER YOU WILL SEE WHY IT IS IMPORATANT THAT HRO HAVE RECORD OF ALL YOU TITLE 10 TIMES!!RECORD OF ALL YOU TITLE 10 TIMES!!

Personal Contact SheetPersonal Contact Sheet

• Next is the Personal Contact Sheet. You will Next is the Personal Contact Sheet. You will need to print this form and complete it to need to print this form and complete it to the best of your knowledge. the best of your knowledge. Click here Personal Contact Sheet This is This is the form that HRO will use to contact you if the form that HRO will use to contact you if we need information from you or if we we need information from you or if we would need to give you information. would need to give you information.

• Bring it to your In Processing.Bring it to your In Processing.

LEAVE TYPESLEAVE TYPES

Leave TypesLeave Types

•Leave is broken up in three Leave is broken up in three categories.categories.– PaidPaid– Non paid Non paid – CompensatoryCompensatory

Paid Versus Non Paid LeavePaid Versus Non Paid Leave

• Next we are going to review different types of Next we are going to review different types of LEAVE. There are many, we are only going to cover LEAVE. There are many, we are only going to cover the most common ones! Absence and Leave are the most common ones! Absence and Leave are covered in the National Guard Technician Handbook, covered in the National Guard Technician Handbook, Chapter 6. We highly suggest that you read Chapter 6. We highly suggest that you read Chapter 6. To view the Handbook click here Chapter 6. To view the Handbook click here NGB Technician Handbook. To view the leave codes . To view the leave codes click here click here Leave Codes Leave Codes

• ALL leave is recorded on the form OPM 71.ALL leave is recorded on the form OPM 71. This form MUST be signed by your supervisor This form MUST be signed by your supervisor and turned in every pay period.and turned in every pay period.

PAID LEAVEPAID LEAVE• Annual Leave (LA): Use of this leave MUST be pre-approved. LA is meant Annual Leave (LA): Use of this leave MUST be pre-approved. LA is meant

for e purpose of LA is for personal use. for e purpose of LA is for personal use. • It is accrued at the rate of 4 hrs, 6 hrs or 8 hrs per pay period. All It is accrued at the rate of 4 hrs, 6 hrs or 8 hrs per pay period. All

Technicians start out accruing 4 hrs. After HRO receives your Title 10 Technicians start out accruing 4 hrs. After HRO receives your Title 10 Active Duty DD 214’s and/or documents supporting prior Civilian Federal Active Duty DD 214’s and/or documents supporting prior Civilian Federal employment, you may be bumped up to the 6 or 8 hrs per pay period. employment, you may be bumped up to the 6 or 8 hrs per pay period. Below is the outline for 4, 6 or 8 hrs per pay period:Below is the outline for 4, 6 or 8 hrs per pay period:

– Less than 3 yrs of combined service results in 4 hrs of accrued LA.Less than 3 yrs of combined service results in 4 hrs of accrued LA.– 3 yrs, but less than 15 yrs combined service results in 6 hrs of accrued 3 yrs, but less than 15 yrs combined service results in 6 hrs of accrued

LA.LA.– 15 yrs or more of combined service results in 8 hrs of accrued LA.15 yrs or more of combined service results in 8 hrs of accrued LA.

• The HRO will calculate a total of your combined service based on the The HRO will calculate a total of your combined service based on the documentation you provide to us. That date, subtracted from your hire documentation you provide to us. That date, subtracted from your hire date, becomes your date, becomes your LEAVE SCDLEAVE SCD. That date is what your combined service . That date is what your combined service for leave accrual is based on. for leave accrual is based on. ……so now you can understand why it is very important to provide HRO so now you can understand why it is very important to provide HRO

with all Title 10 and/or prior Civilian Federal employment times!!!!with all Title 10 and/or prior Civilian Federal employment times!!!!You must have prior Supervisor approval to use LA.You must have prior Supervisor approval to use LA.Technicians may carry over no more than 240 hrs of LA to the next fiscal Technicians may carry over no more than 240 hrs of LA to the next fiscal

year. If you do, this is what is called “use or lose”. If you do not use year. If you do, this is what is called “use or lose”. If you do not use any hours over 240, you will lose those hours over 240! There are any hours over 240, you will lose those hours over 240! There are RARE exceptions. If you feel you will be one of the RARE exceptions, RARE exceptions. If you feel you will be one of the RARE exceptions, contact HRO for guidance. contact HRO for guidance.

PAID LEAVE-Military Leave (LM)PAID LEAVE-Military Leave (LM)

• Military Leave (LM): At the beginning of Military Leave (LM): At the beginning of each Fiscal Year (October) you will be each Fiscal Year (October) you will be given 120 hrs of LM. You must provide given 120 hrs of LM. You must provide Military orders and be on Military orders to Military orders and be on Military orders to use Military Leave!use Military Leave!

• The balance of LM cannot exceed 240 hrs. The balance of LM cannot exceed 240 hrs. This means that you can “carry over” This means that you can “carry over” unused hours into the next Fiscal Year but unused hours into the next Fiscal Year but if your balance exceeds 240, that excess if your balance exceeds 240, that excess becomes what is called “use or lose”. If becomes what is called “use or lose”. If you do not use the excess hours you will you do not use the excess hours you will lose those hours. lose those hours.

PAID LEAVE-Sick Leave (LS)PAID LEAVE-Sick Leave (LS)• Sick Leave (LS): LS is accrued at 4 hrs per pay Sick Leave (LS): LS is accrued at 4 hrs per pay

period. There is no limit on how many hours of period. There is no limit on how many hours of LS that can be accrued. You may use LS for LS that can be accrued. You may use LS for any of the following:any of the following:– medical/dental exams or treatments.medical/dental exams or treatments.– Incapacitation for performance of duties by Incapacitation for performance of duties by

illness. Contact HRO for more details.illness. Contact HRO for more details.– Adoption of child, bereavement purposes, Adoption of child, bereavement purposes,

care for an ill family member. Contact HRO care for an ill family member. Contact HRO for LS in care of an ill family member, LS for LS in care of an ill family member, LS DOES NOT COVER THE CARE OF ALL FAMILY DOES NOT COVER THE CARE OF ALL FAMILY MEMEBERS!!MEMEBERS!!

You are responsible to notify your supervisor You are responsible to notify your supervisor ASAP regarding the use of LS.ASAP regarding the use of LS.

PAID LEAVE-Holiday Leave PAID LEAVE-Holiday Leave (LH)(LH)• Holiday Leave (LH): LH is given to all Civilian Federal Employees Holiday Leave (LH): LH is given to all Civilian Federal Employees

on Federal Holidays. Federal Holiday’s are indicated in red ink on on Federal Holidays. Federal Holiday’s are indicated in red ink on Federal calendars. Other days can be considered a Federal Federal calendars. Other days can be considered a Federal Holiday if the President of the United States declares them a Holiday if the President of the United States declares them a Federal holiday. Below are the traditional Federal holiday’s:Federal holiday. Below are the traditional Federal holiday’s:

– New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day– Martin Luther King JR’s BirthdayMartin Luther King JR’s Birthday– Washington’s BirthdayWashington’s Birthday– Memorial DayMemorial Day– Independence DayIndependence Day– Labor DayLabor Day– Columbus DayColumbus Day– Veterans DayVeterans Day– Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day– Christmas DayChristmas Day

– If you wish to further educate yourself on LH, go to If you wish to further educate yourself on LH, go to www.opm.gov..

NON PAID LEAVE-LWOP (KA)NON PAID LEAVE-LWOP (KA)• Leave Without Pay-LWOP (KA): This is also Leave Without Pay-LWOP (KA): This is also

known as Personal LWOP. Below are reasons known as Personal LWOP. Below are reasons that you could be in KA:that you could be in KA:– You have no other leave to use.You have no other leave to use.– You wish not to use your paid leave.You wish not to use your paid leave.

• CAUTION: KA time accumulates within a CAUTION: KA time accumulates within a step increase period. Once it reaches a step increase period. Once it reaches a certain level, your next step increase will certain level, your next step increase will be postponed. This affects your pay! Step be postponed. This affects your pay! Step increase waiting periods will be covered increase waiting periods will be covered later in this presentation.later in this presentation.

NON PAID LEAVE-LWOP-US (KG)NON PAID LEAVE-LWOP-US (KG)• Military Furlough, LWOP-US (KG): KG is only Military Furlough, LWOP-US (KG): KG is only

used when you are on Military orders. used when you are on Military orders. Below are reasons that you could be in KG:Below are reasons that you could be in KG:– Military TrainingMilitary Training– DeploymentsDeployments– During Terminal Leave from Military orders.During Terminal Leave from Military orders.

• KG is a timecard code only. You will not see this KG is a timecard code only. You will not see this leave balance on your Leave and Earnings leave balance on your Leave and Earnings StatementStatement

KG does not effect your waiting period for your KG does not effect your waiting period for your next step increase!next step increase!

COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED-COMPENSATORY TIME EARNED-CECE• Compensatory Time Earned (CE): CE is in Compensatory Time Earned (CE): CE is in

lieu of overtime. Any time worked outside lieu of overtime. Any time worked outside your normal duty hours or irregularly your normal duty hours or irregularly scheduled work will be recorded as CE. CE scheduled work will be recorded as CE. CE is earned in ½ hour increments and you is earned in ½ hour increments and you MUST have your supervisor approval prior MUST have your supervisor approval prior to you performing the CE. CE must be to you performing the CE. CE must be used within 26 pay periods in which it was used within 26 pay periods in which it was earned, or it will be forfeited. There are no earned, or it will be forfeited. There are no exceptions to this rule.exceptions to this rule.

• CE is recorded on the form NGB 46-14 CE is recorded on the form NGB 46-14 which MUST be signed by your supervisor which MUST be signed by your supervisor and turned in every pay period. and turned in every pay period.

COMPENSATORY HOURS TAKEN-COMPENSATORY HOURS TAKEN-CTCT•Compensatory Time Taken (CT): Compensatory Time Taken (CT):

After you have earned CE you can After you have earned CE you can use it in 1 hour increments only. use it in 1 hour increments only. You must have your supervisor’s You must have your supervisor’s approval to use Comp Time. approval to use Comp Time.

•Compensatory Time must be used Compensatory Time must be used within 26 pay periods of which it within 26 pay periods of which it was earned, or it will be forfeited. was earned, or it will be forfeited. There are no exceptions to this There are no exceptions to this rule.rule.

This completes the required This completes the required form section of the form section of the presentation. Please print presentation. Please print and bring in ALL of the forms and bring in ALL of the forms you have just viewed. The in-you have just viewed. The in-processing will not be processing will not be delayed to accommodate delayed to accommodate individuals without forms. individuals without forms. Time will be allotted after Time will be allotted after the in processing to address the in processing to address individual issues, and individual issues, and questions. Forms not questions. Forms not completed can be completed can be accomplished at this time.accomplished at this time.

Service Computation Dates Service Computation Dates (SCD) (SCD)

• An SCD is an arbitrary date that is created by An SCD is an arbitrary date that is created by off-setting your hire date by using various off-setting your hire date by using various creditable time periods. SCD’s in general creditable time periods. SCD’s in general illustrate how much time is creditable toward illustrate how much time is creditable toward a specific entitlement or benefit. a specific entitlement or benefit.

• There are many SCD’s associated with your There are many SCD’s associated with your career. These will be referenced in the benefit career. These will be referenced in the benefit areas associated with each SCD later in this areas associated with each SCD later in this presentation. These different however all are presentation. These different however all are determined by the Human Resources Office.determined by the Human Resources Office.

Timecards Timecards

• Every 2 weeks YOUR timecard will be submitted to your Every 2 weeks YOUR timecard will be submitted to your payroll office. This timecard will tell your payroll if you have payroll office. This timecard will tell your payroll if you have used or earned any leave and what kind of leave. used or earned any leave and what kind of leave.

• Every department or shop is assigned a timecard keeper. Every department or shop is assigned a timecard keeper. Often this is your supervisor but not always. The timecard Often this is your supervisor but not always. The timecard keeper will receive your blank timecard from payroll and will keeper will receive your blank timecard from payroll and will submit your completed timecard to payroll.submit your completed timecard to payroll.

• HRO strongly suggest that you physically see your timecard HRO strongly suggest that you physically see your timecard every pay period before it is submitted to your payroll. It is every pay period before it is submitted to your payroll. It is easier to correct a timecard before payroll sees it, than after! easier to correct a timecard before payroll sees it, than after!

• Depending on your component (Army or Air) you may or may Depending on your component (Army or Air) you may or may not be responsible for completing your own timecard.not be responsible for completing your own timecard.

• Time card codes have been provided throughout this Time card codes have been provided throughout this presentation where applicable. They are two letter codes. presentation where applicable. They are two letter codes. (Example LA, CE, LM) There are for your familiarity only. (Example LA, CE, LM) There are for your familiarity only.

Technician HandbookTechnician Handbook

• This handbook discusses in detail every aspect of aThis handbook discusses in detail every aspect of a Federal Technician’s employment. Click here to Federal Technician’s employment. Click here to

view view NGB Technician Handbook• Key subjects are addressed throughout this Key subjects are addressed throughout this

presentation, however not ALL topics will be presentation, however not ALL topics will be discussed. This is YOUR career and you have been discussed. This is YOUR career and you have been provided all of the tools that you need to learn as provided all of the tools that you need to learn as little or as much as possible about the benefits and little or as much as possible about the benefits and entitlements associated with your new entitlements associated with your new employment. Take OWNERSHIP of your career. employment. Take OWNERSHIP of your career.

• Although this handbook does not cover everything, Although this handbook does not cover everything, is a an excellent tool that will point you in the right is a an excellent tool that will point you in the right direction and provide basic guidance. direction and provide basic guidance.

Injuries at WorkInjuries at Work

• As a Federal Employee you may be covered under the Federal As a Federal Employee you may be covered under the Federal Employees Compensation Act or FECA for short. This law is in place Employees Compensation Act or FECA for short. This law is in place to provide employees treatment and compensation as a result of an to provide employees treatment and compensation as a result of an injury or disability sustained while in the performance of your duty injury or disability sustained while in the performance of your duty as a technician. as a technician.

• The FECA is a federal law administered by the U.S. Department of The FECA is a federal law administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP).Labor (DOL), Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP).

• All entitlement decisions are made by DOL.All entitlement decisions are made by DOL.

• What is covered under the FECA?What is covered under the FECA?– Traumatic InjuryTraumatic Injury– Occupational DiseaseOccupational Disease– RecurrenceRecurrence

• What are the benefits under FECA?What are the benefits under FECA?– Medical Services/TreatmentMedical Services/Treatment– Wage Loss CompensationWage Loss Compensation– Continuation of PayContinuation of Pay

• When Injured at Work Information Guide for WV National Guard Federal Employees

Injuries at Work…Cont.Injuries at Work…Cont.

• What do I do if I am injured in the What do I do if I am injured in the performance of my job?performance of my job?

1.1. Report any injury or incident to your Report any injury or incident to your supervisor IMMDEIATELY. This is submitted supervisor IMMDEIATELY. This is submitted to OWCP electronically and they then make to OWCP electronically and they then make a decision to accept or deny your claim. a decision to accept or deny your claim.

2.2. Report any change in your medical status Report any change in your medical status to your supervisor-Updated accurate to your supervisor-Updated accurate medical information ensure that your claim medical information ensure that your claim is processed expediently. is processed expediently.

My Biz/My WorkplaceMy Biz/My Workplace• My Biz/My WorkplaceMy Biz/My Workplace is an online site that provides is an online site that provides

employees a way to view their records that are created employees a way to view their records that are created through the HRO data system. through the HRO data system.

• Enables technicians to view and update personal Enables technicians to view and update personal information to include your personal profile, training and information to include your personal profile, training and education information, and emergency contacts.education information, and emergency contacts.

• Allows technician to view a snapshot of their employment Allows technician to view a snapshot of their employment to include position, salary, benefits, performance to include position, salary, benefits, performance information, awards, and notifications. information, awards, and notifications.

• ALL SF50’s are available strictly through my/biz under the ALL SF50’s are available strictly through my/biz under the personnel actions tab. This gives you visibility of your own personnel actions tab. This gives you visibility of your own employment and career. employment and career.

• NOTE: My Biz cannot be accessed until your second pay NOTE: My Biz cannot be accessed until your second pay period with this agency. You can only access it through a period with this agency. You can only access it through a military computer. military computer.

My Biz-How to AccessMy Biz-How to Access

• Log on to Log on to https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil

• Your CAC card must be registered to Your CAC card must be registered to access this site. access this site.

• If you encounter problems accessing this If you encounter problems accessing this site, please refer to the My Biz instruction site, please refer to the My Biz instruction packet on the HRO homepage or contact a packet on the HRO homepage or contact a systems technician in the HRO for further systems technician in the HRO for further guidance. guidance.

HRO Contact SheetHRO Contact Sheet

• Now that HRO has your POC Now that HRO has your POC information, here is ours. Please notice information, here is ours. Please notice that each listing only consists of a job that each listing only consists of a job title and phone number. This ensures title and phone number. This ensures that even though the employees that even though the employees change, the contact information will change, the contact information will always be the same. Click here always be the same. Click here HRO Contact Sheet

Reg WRI’s (also known as Step Reg WRI’s (also known as Step Increases)Increases) Reg WRI’s are periodically increases in Reg WRI’s are periodically increases in pay that are granted based on length of service, outstanding pay that are granted based on length of service, outstanding performance and if you are a WG or GS employee. See below performance and if you are a WG or GS employee. See below for the time periods you must serve for each employee type. for the time periods you must serve for each employee type. For more details on Reg WRI’s please see the Technician For more details on Reg WRI’s please see the Technician Handbook.Handbook.

• WG’sWG’s• For temporary, For temporary,

permanent and permanent and indefinite employees.indefinite employees.

• Step 2 – 26 calendar weeks of Step 2 – 26 calendar weeks of creditable service in Step 1.creditable service in Step 1.

• Step 2 – 78 calendar weeks of Step 2 – 78 calendar weeks of creditable service in Step 2.creditable service in Step 2.

• Step 3 – 104 calendar weeks of Step 3 – 104 calendar weeks of creditable service in Step 3.creditable service in Step 3.

• Step 4 – 104 calendar weeks of Step 4 – 104 calendar weeks of creditable service in Step 4.creditable service in Step 4.

• GS’sGS’s• For permanent and For permanent and

indefinite indefinite employeesemployees..

• Step 2 , 2 and 4 – 52 calendar Step 2 , 2 and 4 – 52 calendar week of creditable service.week of creditable service.

• Step 5, 6 and 7 – 104 calendar Step 5, 6 and 7 – 104 calendar weeks of creditable service.weeks of creditable service.

• Step 8, 9 and 10 – 15+6 calendar Step 8, 9 and 10 – 15+6 calendar weeks of creditable service.weeks of creditable service.

Pay ChartPay Chart

I bet you want to know when you are I bet you want to know when you are getting paid? Well, this pay chart is your getting paid? Well, this pay chart is your answer. To access just click here answer. To access just click here Pay Chart

• Effective 25 February 2010:Effective 25 February 2010:

– Incentive is terminated without recoupment as long Incentive is terminated without recoupment as long as the SM serves one or more days in the M-day as the SM serves one or more days in the M-day status after receiving the bonus or SLRP payment status after receiving the bonus or SLRP payment

• Previous 6 month rule is eliminatedPrevious 6 month rule is eliminated

• Previous Accelerated payment is eliminatedPrevious Accelerated payment is eliminated

• Applies to Temporary Mil Tech positions on tour for 180 Applies to Temporary Mil Tech positions on tour for 180 days or moredays or more

• Temporary Mil Tech positions on tour for 179 days or less Temporary Mil Tech positions on tour for 179 days or less are not effected by the policy change are not effected by the policy change

– If initially accepted a 179 day or less tour and the tour goes to If initially accepted a 179 day or less tour and the tour goes to 180 days or more than the incentive is terminated the effective 180 days or more than the incentive is terminated the effective date of the tour (could result in a recoupment if a bonus was date of the tour (could result in a recoupment if a bonus was paid between the 1 – 179 days)paid between the 1 – 179 days)

Accepting an AGR and Mil Tech Position Accepting an AGR and Mil Tech Position When SM has Either a Bonus and/or SLRP When SM has Either a Bonus and/or SLRP

Military Technician Military Technician Student Loan Repayment Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)Program (SLRP) • Effective 1 March 2009, acceptance of either an Indefinite or Effective 1 March 2009, acceptance of either an Indefinite or

Permanent Military Technician position or a Temporary Military Permanent Military Technician position or a Temporary Military Technician position for 180 consecutive days or more ~ soldiers Technician position for 180 consecutive days or more ~ soldiers will no longer be eligible to participate in the program. Final will no longer be eligible to participate in the program. Final repayment will be prorated if possible and processed as soon as repayment will be prorated if possible and processed as soon as the Incentive Manager has been notified of the position the Incentive Manager has been notified of the position acceptance. acceptance.

• Temporary Military Technician position for 179 days and less will Temporary Military Technician position for 179 days and less will continue to remain eligible for repayments of their student loans continue to remain eligible for repayments of their student loans and should submit the required DD 2475 through their unit to the and should submit the required DD 2475 through their unit to the lender 90 days prior to their anniversary date. Annual lender 90 days prior to their anniversary date. Annual repayment will be processed once the completed form has been repayment will be processed once the completed form has been received.received.

• Military Technicians are not eligible to extend to participate in the Military Technicians are not eligible to extend to participate in the SLRP (Temporary Military Technician for 179 days or less is SLRP (Temporary Military Technician for 179 days or less is excluded). excluded).

Military CompatibilityMilitary Compatibility

• Means that you must have a MOS/AFSC and military unit of Means that you must have a MOS/AFSC and military unit of assignment that is compatible with you technician position. assignment that is compatible with you technician position.

• You SHOULD already be in a compatible MOS/AFSC and compatible You SHOULD already be in a compatible MOS/AFSC and compatible military unit of assignment prior to your appointment as a military unit of assignment prior to your appointment as a technician. This should be coordinated between your supervisor and technician. This should be coordinated between your supervisor and your military unit prior to your appointment. your military unit prior to your appointment.

• If you are NOT compatible you have a limited amount of time to If you are NOT compatible you have a limited amount of time to obtain that compatibilityobtain that compatibility

• Compatibility is different for every employee. Compatible MOS/AFSC’s Compatibility is different for every employee. Compatible MOS/AFSC’s are determined by the National Guard Bureau. are determined by the National Guard Bureau.

• Every technician’s compatibility is a unique case. Please contact the Every technician’s compatibility is a unique case. Please contact the staffing section of the HRO for information and guidance. AFSC’s are staffing section of the HRO for information and guidance. AFSC’s are determined by NGB and are requirements to the position. determined by NGB and are requirements to the position.

Benefits Section of SlidesBenefits Section of Slides• As a Federal Technician you now have many benefits and entitlements. An As a Federal Technician you now have many benefits and entitlements. An

overview of each of the following will be covered in next section of this overview of each of the following will be covered in next section of this presentation:presentation:

1.1. Federal Employees Health BenefitsFederal Employees Health Benefits2.2. Federal Employees Group Life InsuranceFederal Employees Group Life Insurance3.3. NGAUS Disability and Life InsuranceNGAUS Disability and Life Insurance4.4. U.S. Savings BondsU.S. Savings Bonds5.5. Federal Long Term Care InsuranceFederal Long Term Care Insurance6.6. Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance

Program (FEDVIP) Program (FEDVIP) 7.7. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA Feds) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA Feds) 8.8. RetirementRetirement

• Retirement InformationRetirement Information• Military DepositsMilitary Deposits• The TSPThe TSP

Federal Employees’ Health Federal Employees’ Health Benefits (FEHB)Benefits (FEHB)

The FEHB Program offers a wide variety of plans and The FEHB Program offers a wide variety of plans and coverage to help you meet your health care needs. It is coverage to help you meet your health care needs. It is group coverage available to employees, retirees and their group coverage available to employees, retirees and their dependents.dependents.

Q & A’SQ & A’S• Q. How much does it cost?Q. How much does it cost?

A. The premiums for your enrollment are shared by you and your Federal agency or retirement A. The premiums for your enrollment are shared by you and your Federal agency or retirement system. The government pays the lesser of: 72% of the average total premium of all plans weighted system. The government pays the lesser of: 72% of the average total premium of all plans weighted by the number of enrollees in each, or 75% of the premium for the specific plan you choose. If you are by the number of enrollees in each, or 75% of the premium for the specific plan you choose. If you are an employee, you automatically pay your share of the premium through a payroll deduction using an employee, you automatically pay your share of the premium through a payroll deduction using pretax dollars, unless you elect not to participate in Premium Conversion. Pages 30-31 of the Guide pretax dollars, unless you elect not to participate in Premium Conversion. Pages 30-31 of the Guide to Federal Benefits, RI 70-1 goes into the dollar amount of premiums and co pays. to Federal Benefits, RI 70-1 goes into the dollar amount of premiums and co pays.

• Q. When can I enroll? Q. When can I enroll? A. If you are a new employee who is eligible for FEHB or an employee who has become newly eligible A. If you are a new employee who is eligible for FEHB or an employee who has become newly eligible to enroll, you may enroll within 60 days of becoming eligible. You may also enroll during the annual to enroll, you may enroll within 60 days of becoming eligible. You may also enroll during the annual Open Season held from the Monday of the second full work week in November through the Monday of Open Season held from the Monday of the second full work week in November through the Monday of the second full work week in December. Furthermore, you may enroll, change your enrollment type, or the second full work week in December. Furthermore, you may enroll, change your enrollment type, or change plans outside of Open Season if you experience a qualifying life event such as a change in change plans outside of Open Season if you experience a qualifying life event such as a change in family or other insurance coverage status. For new or newly eligible employees who elect to enroll, family or other insurance coverage status. For new or newly eligible employees who elect to enroll, coverage will be effective on the first day of the first pay period that begins after your agency coverage will be effective on the first day of the first pay period that begins after your agency receives your enrollment. An Open Season enrollment or change is effective on the first day of the receives your enrollment. An Open Season enrollment or change is effective on the first day of the first full pay period that begins in January. first full pay period that begins in January.

• Q. How do I enroll?Q. How do I enroll?A. To enroll, just complete (mistake free) the Health Benefits Election Form, SF 2809 and submit it to A. To enroll, just complete (mistake free) the Health Benefits Election Form, SF 2809 and submit it to HRO. HRO.

• Q. When will my coverage be effective?Q. When will my coverage be effective?A. Coverage will be effective the first day of the next pay period after the completed SF 2809 has A. Coverage will be effective the first day of the next pay period after the completed SF 2809 has been received in HRO.been received in HRO.

FEHB Q & A’SFEHB Q & A’SQ. Can I keep my FEHB when I retire?Q. Can I keep my FEHB when I retire?• • • When you retire, you are eligible to continue health benefits When you retire, you are eligible to continue health benefits

coverage if you meet all of the following requirements: coverage if you meet all of the following requirements: – you are entitled to retire on an immediate annuity under a retirement you are entitled to retire on an immediate annuity under a retirement

system for civilian employees (including the Federal Employees system for civilian employees (including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) + 10 Retirement System (FERS) Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) + 10 retirement); and retirement); and

– you have been continuously enrolled (or covered as a family member) you have been continuously enrolled (or covered as a family member) in any FEHB plan (s) for the 5 years of service immediately before the in any FEHB plan (s) for the 5 years of service immediately before the date your annuity starts, or for the full period (s) of service since your date your annuity starts, or for the full period (s) of service since your first opportunity to enroll (if less than 5 years). first opportunity to enroll (if less than 5 years).

– The 5 year requirement period can include the following: The 5 year requirement period can include the following: the time you are covered as a family member under another person's FEHB the time you are covered as a family member under another person's FEHB

enrollment; or enrollment; or the time you are covered under the Uniformed Services Health Benefits the time you are covered under the Uniformed Services Health Benefits

Program (also known as TRICARE) as long as you were covered under an Program (also known as TRICARE) as long as you were covered under an FEHB enrollment at the time of your retirement. FEHB enrollment at the time of your retirement.

Click here Click here FEHB Guide to learn more to learn moreabout FEHB. To complete the enrollment form click here SF 2809. Writeabout FEHB. To complete the enrollment form click here SF 2809. Writedown any questions that you may have and bring them to yourdown any questions that you may have and bring them to yourIn-processing.In-processing.*To access the FEHB Plan Comparison Tool go to FEHB PLan Compariaon *To access the FEHB Plan Comparison Tool go to FEHB PLan Compariaon

Tool this site allows you to compare up to 4 health plans at a time.Tool this site allows you to compare up to 4 health plans at a time.

Federal Employees’ Group Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)Life Insurance (FEGLI)• Almost everyone needs life insurance; how much is for you to decide. Through the Almost everyone needs life insurance; how much is for you to decide. Through the

Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, you have several choices in Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) Program, you have several choices in selecting the amount of life insurance that’s right for you. FEGLI offers: selecting the amount of life insurance that’s right for you. FEGLI offers:

– Basic insurance: Basic insurance: equal to your salary rounded up to the next even thousand, plus two thousand equal to your salary rounded up to the next even thousand, plus two thousand dollars.dollars.

– Option A — Option A — Standard, in the amount of $10,000.Standard, in the amount of $10,000.– Option B Option B —Additional, in an amount from one to five times your annual rate of basic pay after —Additional, in an amount from one to five times your annual rate of basic pay after

rounding your salary up to the next even $1,000.rounding your salary up to the next even $1,000.– Option C Option C —Family, one to five multiples of coverage for your spouse and your eligible dependent —Family, one to five multiples of coverage for your spouse and your eligible dependent

children. Each multiple is equal to $5,000 for the death of your spouse and $2,500 for the death children. Each multiple is equal to $5,000 for the death of your spouse and $2,500 for the death of each eligible dependent child. of each eligible dependent child.

Some important points to keep in mind: Some important points to keep in mind: -If eligible, you are automatically covered under Basic life insurance, unless you waive it. -If eligible, you are automatically covered under Basic life insurance, unless you waive it. -You must take action, within strict time limits, to elect Optional insurance. If you elect it when you -You must take action, within strict time limits, to elect Optional insurance. If you elect it when you

are first eligible, you can get it without having to provide medical information to prove are first eligible, you can get it without having to provide medical information to prove insurability. insurability.

-The FEGLI Program is payroll deducted. -The FEGLI Program is payroll deducted. -The Government pays one-third of the cost of your Basic life insurance. You pay 100% of the cost of -The Government pays one-third of the cost of your Basic life insurance. You pay 100% of the cost of

Optional insurance. Optional insurance. -FEGLI is group term insurance. It does not have any cash or paid-up value. You cannot get a loan by -FEGLI is group term insurance. It does not have any cash or paid-up value. You cannot get a loan by

borrowing from this insurance. borrowing from this insurance. -The amount of life insurance one needs varies by individual. -The amount of life insurance one needs varies by individual. -For more detailed information on FEGLI, access the FEGLI Handbook here -For more detailed information on FEGLI, access the FEGLI Handbook here

http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/reference/federal/booklet.pdfhttp://www.opm.gov/insure/life/reference/federal/booklet.pdf *To calculate the premiums for the various combinations of coverage, and see how choosing different *To calculate the premiums for the various combinations of coverage, and see how choosing different

Options can change the amount of life insurance and the premiums go to Options can change the amount of life insurance and the premiums go to FEGLI Calculator FEGLI Calculator

– JUST CLICK HERE JUST CLICK HERE SF 2817SF 2817 AND COMPLETE THE ELECTION FORM (MISTAKE AND COMPLETE THE ELECTION FORM (MISTAKE FREE) AND BRING IT TO YOUR IN-PROCESSING ALONG WITH ANY FREE) AND BRING IT TO YOUR IN-PROCESSING ALONG WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE!QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE!

FEGLI Q & A’SFEGLI Q & A’S• Q. What is the five-year/all opportunity rule for continuing life insurance into retirement? Q. What is the five-year/all opportunity rule for continuing life insurance into retirement?

-A. When you retire, you are eligible to continue life insurance if you meet -A. When you retire, you are eligible to continue life insurance if you meet allall of the following of the following requirements: You are entitled to retire on an immediate annuity under a retirement system for requirements: You are entitled to retire on an immediate annuity under a retirement system for civilian employees. You have been insured for the 5 years of service immediately before the date civilian employees. You have been insured for the 5 years of service immediately before the date your annuity starts, or for the full period (s) of service during which you were eligible to be insured your annuity starts, or for the full period (s) of service during which you were eligible to be insured if less than 5 years; if less than 5 years; andand you have not converted to an individual policy. you have not converted to an individual policy.

• Q. How do I increase my coverage based on a Life Event?Q. How do I increase my coverage based on a Life Event?-A. If you already have Basic, you may elect Option B or you can increase your multiples of Option B -A. If you already have Basic, you may elect Option B or you can increase your multiples of Option B based on a life event. A life event is marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, or acquisition of a child. based on a life event. A life event is marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, or acquisition of a child. The number of multiples of Option B you can get depends on the event. For example, if you marry, The number of multiples of Option B you can get depends on the event. For example, if you marry, the number of multiples you can get is equal to the number of additional family members acquired the number of multiples you can get is equal to the number of additional family members acquired with your marriage. There is a table in the FEGLI Booklet (FE 76-21) with the life events and the with your marriage. There is a table in the FEGLI Booklet (FE 76-21) with the life events and the number of multiples you may elect.number of multiples you may elect.-You can also elect Option C or increase your multiples of Option C based on a life event. You can -You can also elect Option C or increase your multiples of Option C based on a life event. You can elect from one to five multiples, regardless of the number of eligible family members you have or elect from one to five multiples, regardless of the number of eligible family members you have or acquired. acquired. -You can increase your coverage based on a life event by completing a -You can increase your coverage based on a life event by completing a Life Insurance Election Life Insurance Election (Standard Form 2817 ]). You must submit the SF 2817 to your human resources office within 60 (Standard Form 2817 ]). You must submit the SF 2817 to your human resources office within 60 calendar days after the date of the event.calendar days after the date of the event.

• Q. When is the next Open Season?Q. When is the next Open Season?-A. There is no date certain. Life insurance Open Seasons are held quite infrequently, and you -A. There is no date certain. Life insurance Open Seasons are held quite infrequently, and you should not count on one occurring any time soon. You will receive plenty of notice if and when should not count on one occurring any time soon. You will receive plenty of notice if and when there is an Open Season. The most recent FEGLI Open Seasons were held from September 1 – there is an Open Season. The most recent FEGLI Open Seasons were held from September 1 – September 30, 2004 and in 1999.September 30, 2004 and in 1999.

• Q. Who gets the money after I die?Q. Who gets the money after I die?-A. Upon your death, the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (OFEGLI) will pay life -A. Upon your death, the Office of Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (OFEGLI) will pay life insurance benefits in a particular order set by law. This order of precedence is: insurance benefits in a particular order set by law. This order of precedence is:

– If you did not assign ownership and there is no valid court order on file, OFEGLI will pay If you did not assign ownership and there is no valid court order on file, OFEGLI will pay benefits:benefits:          FirstFirst, to the beneficiary (ies) you designated; , to the beneficiary (ies) you designated;           SecondSecond, if there is no such beneficiary, to your widow or widower; , if there is no such beneficiary, to your widow or widower;           ThirdThird, if none of the above, to your child or children, with the share of any deceased child , if none of the above, to your child or children, with the share of any deceased child distributed among the descendants of that child (a court will usually have to appoint a distributed among the descendants of that child (a court will usually have to appoint a guardian to receive payment for a minor child); guardian to receive payment for a minor child);           FourthFourth, if none of the above, to your parents in equal shares, or the entire amount to the , if none of the above, to your parents in equal shares, or the entire amount to the surviving parent; surviving parent;           FifthFifth, if none of the above, to the court-appointed executor or administrator of your estate; , if none of the above, to the court-appointed executor or administrator of your estate;

          SixthSixth, if none of the above, to your other next of kin as determined under the laws of the , if none of the above, to your other next of kin as determined under the laws of the state where you lived.state where you lived.

NGAUS NGAUS Disability Income and Term Life InsuranceDisability Income and Term Life Insurance

What is Term Life Insurance?What is Term Life Insurance?-Term life Insurance allows you affordable protection during your working years -Term life Insurance allows you affordable protection during your working years when financial obligations are usually the greatest. The National Guard Term when financial obligations are usually the greatest. The National Guard Term Life Insurance Plan is available to you, plus optional coverage for your spouse Life Insurance Plan is available to you, plus optional coverage for your spouse and children. Coverage can be purchased from $25,000 to $250,000. This and children. Coverage can be purchased from $25,000 to $250,000. This protection can be continued up to age 70, even if you are no longer a protection can be continued up to age 70, even if you are no longer a Technician.Technician.-Your are guaranteed acceptance up to $50,000 of insurance coverage into this -Your are guaranteed acceptance up to $50,000 of insurance coverage into this plan if you apply within you first 31 days of employment.plan if you apply within you first 31 days of employment.-There are no war or aviation exclusions to life insurance protection. -There are no war or aviation exclusions to life insurance protection. -You can keep your coverage up to age 70 even if you are no longer a -You can keep your coverage up to age 70 even if you are no longer a Technician.Technician.-$5,000 benefit will be paid within 24 hours of notification of death. -$5,000 benefit will be paid within 24 hours of notification of death. -An additional benefit will be paid for accidental death while you’re on paid -An additional benefit will be paid for accidental death while you’re on paid State Active Duty, even as an aircraft crew member.State Active Duty, even as an aircraft crew member.-An extra feature… this insurance is payroll deducted.-An extra feature… this insurance is payroll deducted.-You or your spouse, not both, may purchase dependant Child Coverage.-You or your spouse, not both, may purchase dependant Child Coverage.-Premiums will increase based on your attained age each January 1.-Premiums will increase based on your attained age each January 1.- For more detailed information about this insurance click here - For more detailed information about this insurance click here NGAUS Enrollment NGAUS Enrollment BookBook..-Click here for the application to enroll in NGAUS -Click here for the application to enroll in NGAUS NGAUS Open Enrollment FormNGAUS Open Enrollment Form. .

Write down any questions that you may have and bring them to your In-Write down any questions that you may have and bring them to your In-processing.processing.

NGAUSNGAUSDisability Income and Term Life InsuranceDisability Income and Term Life Insurance

What is Disability Income Insurance?What is Disability Income Insurance? -Disability Income Insurance is designed to protect one of your most important -Disability Income Insurance is designed to protect one of your most important

assets…your income and ability to meet your financial obligations when you are assets…your income and ability to meet your financial obligations when you are unable to work due to being totally disabled. National Guard Technicians under age unable to work due to being totally disabled. National Guard Technicians under age 60 are eligible for affordable group rates…and this coverage can be paid through 60 are eligible for affordable group rates…and this coverage can be paid through payroll deduction.payroll deduction.-This disability insurance helps replace lost income if you are disabled as defined in -This disability insurance helps replace lost income if you are disabled as defined in the policy…so you and your family can go on with life. You can get up to $1,100 per the policy…so you and your family can go on with life. You can get up to $1,100 per month from the Basic disability plan depending on your salary. These benefits begin month from the Basic disability plan depending on your salary. These benefits begin after 30 consecutive days of disability…and continue for up to 10 years for a after 30 consecutive days of disability…and continue for up to 10 years for a disability due to an accidental injury and for up to 3 years for disability due to disability due to an accidental injury and for up to 3 years for disability due to sickness. You are guaranteed acceptance into this plan if you apply within 31 days of sickness. You are guaranteed acceptance into this plan if you apply within 31 days of your employment. Thereafter, your insurability must be approved by the insurance your employment. Thereafter, your insurability must be approved by the insurance company.company.-Supplemental disability provides up to an additional $1,400 per month based on -Supplemental disability provides up to an additional $1,400 per month based on your salary. Supplemental benefits begin after 60 days of continuous disability (if you your salary. Supplemental benefits begin after 60 days of continuous disability (if you are under age 40) or after 90 days of continuous disability (if you are age 40 or over)are under age 40) or after 90 days of continuous disability (if you are age 40 or over)… and continues as long as 10 years for accidental injury and up to 3 years for … and continues as long as 10 years for accidental injury and up to 3 years for sickness.sickness.-You have 31 days from your hire date to enroll with this benefit.-You have 31 days from your hire date to enroll with this benefit.-Premiums will increase due to age and salary increases.-Premiums will increase due to age and salary increases.-For more detailed information about this insurance click on the icon below.-For more detailed information about this insurance click on the icon below.Write down any questions that you may have and bring them to your In-processing Write down any questions that you may have and bring them to your In-processing where you will be given the enrollment form to complete. If you do not elect this where you will be given the enrollment form to complete. If you do not elect this insurance you MUST decline it in writing.insurance you MUST decline it in writing.

* For more information go to http://www.ngaus.org/ * For more information go to http://www.ngaus.org/

US SAVINGS BONDSUS SAVINGS BONDS

• As a Federal Employee you may purchase U.S. As a Federal Employee you may purchase U.S. Savings Bonds. Savings Bonds.

• Both Series EE and Series I bonds are available. Both Series EE and Series I bonds are available. • Purchase of these bonds may be accomplished Purchase of these bonds may be accomplished

through the my-pay website at: through the my-pay website at: https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx

• Once you have logged into Mypay you can select Once you have logged into Mypay you can select the savings bond bullet under DOD Civilian Pay the savings bond bullet under DOD Civilian Pay AccountAccount

• The HRO does NOT administer or input savings The HRO does NOT administer or input savings bonds. This is done via the web election through bonds. This is done via the web election through the payroll office. the payroll office.

Federal Long Term Care Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP)Insurance Program (FLTCIP)

• The cost of long term care (i.e. assisted living, The cost of long term care (i.e. assisted living, nursing home care, etc.) is steadily on the rise. As nursing home care, etc.) is steadily on the rise. As Federal Employees you have the opportunity to Federal Employees you have the opportunity to enroll in FLTCIP which provides relief from these enroll in FLTCIP which provides relief from these costs, not only to costs, not only to youyou, but to , but to qualified relativesqualified relatives..

• There are two types of plansThere are two types of plans– Facilities Only-covers all levels of nursing home care onlyFacilities Only-covers all levels of nursing home care only– Comprehensive Plan-Covers facilities plus at home care, Comprehensive Plan-Covers facilities plus at home care,

home health aides, therapists, and caregivers. home health aides, therapists, and caregivers. • Plans are customized to fit each individual’s needs. Plans are customized to fit each individual’s needs.

A detailed packet and additional information can A detailed packet and additional information can be found at www.LTCFEDS.com or by calling 1-800-be found at www.LTCFEDS.com or by calling 1-800-582-3337582-3337

Federal Dental and Vision Federal Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)Insurance Program (FEDVIP)

• Under many of the Federal Health Benefit Plans offered to Under many of the Federal Health Benefit Plans offered to technicians there is little or no dental and/or vision technicians there is little or no dental and/or vision coverage included. coverage included.

• The Office of Personnel Management offers supplemental The Office of Personnel Management offers supplemental dental and vision policies through FEDVIP. This program dental and vision policies through FEDVIP. This program offers plans through multiple vision and dental providers.offers plans through multiple vision and dental providers.

• EligibilityEligibility: Employees MUST be eligible for FEHB to enroll in : Employees MUST be eligible for FEHB to enroll in FEDVIP. This does not mean you have to be enrolled in FEDVIP. This does not mean you have to be enrolled in FEHB, only eligible. FEHB, only eligible.

• EnrollmentEnrollment: Employees may enroll : Employees may enroll ONLINE ONLYONLINE ONLY at the at the following website: www.benefeds.com. The HRO does NOT following website: www.benefeds.com. The HRO does NOT process any actions in regards to FEDVIP. It is the process any actions in regards to FEDVIP. It is the technician’s responsibility to inform the benefit provider of technician’s responsibility to inform the benefit provider of any life changing eventany life changing event

FSA Feds (Flexible Spending FSA Feds (Flexible Spending Account)Account) • An FSA is an account where you contribute money from your An FSA is an account where you contribute money from your

salary, BEFORE taxes are withheld, incur eligible expenses, and salary, BEFORE taxes are withheld, incur eligible expenses, and submit for reimbursement. FSA Feds is only available to Federal submit for reimbursement. FSA Feds is only available to Federal Technicians.Technicians.

• There are 3 types of FSA’s:There are 3 types of FSA’s:– Child Care FSAChild Care FSA -eligible day care expenses for your children under -eligible day care expenses for your children under

the age of 13the age of 13– Limited Expense HCFSALimited Expense HCFSA -Eligible dental and vision expenses that are -Eligible dental and vision expenses that are

not covered by FEHB and FEDVIPnot covered by FEHB and FEDVIP– Health Care FSAHealth Care FSA -all other health related expenses not covered under -all other health related expenses not covered under

the Health Care FSA or LEX HCFSAthe Health Care FSA or LEX HCFSA• The contributions you place into your FSA account are only The contributions you place into your FSA account are only

available from the effective date of your enrollment through 2 ½ available from the effective date of your enrollment through 2 ½ months after the end of the calendar year during which you enroll. months after the end of the calendar year during which you enroll. In other words this money is “In other words this money is “USE OR LOSEUSE OR LOSE” (Example: If you ” (Example: If you enroll 5 NOV 2008 for the calendar year 2009, you have until 15 enroll 5 NOV 2008 for the calendar year 2009, you have until 15 March 2010 to incur expenses. After this time, the money in your March 2010 to incur expenses. After this time, the money in your FSA is forfeited.FSA is forfeited.

• Enrollment is NOT done through the HRO however can be Enrollment is NOT done through the HRO however can be accomplished at www.FSAFEDS.com or by phone at 1-877-372-accomplished at www.FSAFEDS.com or by phone at 1-877-372-3337. Enrollment must be re-done every year. 3337. Enrollment must be re-done every year.

Federal Employees Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Retirement System (FERS)

• Permanent employees who started working Permanent employees who started working for the Federal government after 31 Dec 83 for the Federal government after 31 Dec 83 are automatically covered by FERS. are automatically covered by FERS.

• FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three components are: three components are:

1) Social Security benefits1) Social Security benefits

2) the basic FERS retirement annuity2) the basic FERS retirement annuity

3) the Thrift Savings Plan 3) the Thrift Savings Plan

Federal Employees Federal Employees Retirement SystemRetirement System• The three components work together to form a strong The three components work together to form a strong

financial foundation for your retirement years. financial foundation for your retirement years. It is It is extremely important for FERS employees to extremely important for FERS employees to contribute to TSPcontribute to TSP since the formula used to compute since the formula used to compute the FERS basic retirement annuity is less generous than the FERS basic retirement annuity is less generous than the one used to compute an annuity under the older the one used to compute an annuity under the older CSRS retirement system. In addition, TSP is the part of CSRS retirement system. In addition, TSP is the part of your retirement that you control. You decide how much your retirement that you control. You decide how much of your pay to put in your account (up to the allowable of your pay to put in your account (up to the allowable limits), how to invest it, and, when you retire, how you limits), how to invest it, and, when you retire, how you want your money paid out. The best way to ensure that want your money paid out. The best way to ensure that your retirement income meets your needs is to start your retirement income meets your needs is to start investing in the TSP at the investing in the TSP at the beginningbeginning of your Federal of your Federal service, and to continue to do so throughout your career. service, and to continue to do so throughout your career.

Federal Employees Retirement Federal Employees Retirement SystemSystemAt what age can you retire?At what age can you retire?If your YEAR of BIRTH is……..If your YEAR of BIRTH is…….. The Minimum Retirement Age The Minimum Retirement Age

(MRA) is……(MRA) is……

Before 1948Before 1948

19481948

19491949

19501950

19511951

19521952

1953-19641953-1964

19651965

19661966

19671967

19681968

19691969

1970 and After1970 and After

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55 and 2 months55 and 2 months

55 and 4 months55 and 4 months

55 and 6 months55 and 6 months

55 and 8 months55 and 8 months

55 and 10 months55 and 10 months

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56 and 2 months56 and 2 months

56 and 4 months56 and 4 months

56 and 6 months56 and 6 months

56 and 8 months56 and 8 months

56 and 10 months56 and 10 months

5757

Federal Employees Retirement Federal Employees Retirement SystemSystemHow much service will you need How much service will you need in order to be eligible to retire?in order to be eligible to retire?

• To Retire under FERS, you must meet To Retire under FERS, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:one of the following eligibility criteria:– Minimum Retirement Age-MRA (refer to Minimum Retirement Age-MRA (refer to

previous slide)previous slide) with with 3030 years of creditable years of creditable Federal service (generally both civilian and Federal service (generally both civilian and active dutyactive duty military) military)

– 6060 years of age with years of age with 2020 years of service years of service– 6262 years of age with years of age with 55 years of service years of service

Military DepositsMilitary Deposits• Remember earlier in this presentation when I said that your Title 10 and/or Remember earlier in this presentation when I said that your Title 10 and/or

Prior Civilian Federal time will be important? Here is another BENEFIT for Prior Civilian Federal time will be important? Here is another BENEFIT for those said times!! Let’s say you want to RETIRE as a Civilian Federal those said times!! Let’s say you want to RETIRE as a Civilian Federal Employee…right? I mean isn’t that the goal in working? To retire and to Employee…right? I mean isn’t that the goal in working? To retire and to have money to live comfortably? Let’s give an example…have money to live comfortably? Let’s give an example…

SGT Smith has 4 years of Regular Air Force (which is Title 10), 18 months of SGT Smith has 4 years of Regular Air Force (which is Title 10), 18 months of deployment to Iraqi deployment to Iraqi under OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (which is Title 10 and was during his under OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (which is Title 10 and was during his National Guard time that he National Guard time that he is still presently employed with), and he has 16 months and 18 is still presently employed with), and he has 16 months and 18 days of regular Navy time…days of regular Navy time…

04ys 00ms 00ds—Regular Air Force04ys 00ms 00ds—Regular Air Force01ys 06ms 00ds—OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM01ys 06ms 00ds—OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

01ys 04ms 18ds—Regular Navy01ys 04ms 18ds—Regular Navy The total of 06ys 10ms 18ds are potentially creditable towards SGT Smith’s retirement as The total of 06ys 10ms 18ds are potentially creditable towards SGT Smith’s retirement as

a FERS employee. a FERS employee.

• The amount of your Military Deposit is based off of your Military pay for The amount of your Military Deposit is based off of your Military pay for your creditable time submitted to HRO. The amount of your Military your creditable time submitted to HRO. The amount of your Military Deposit is comparable to what you would have contributed to your FERS Deposit is comparable to what you would have contributed to your FERS retirement for the same amount of time. All you need to do is submit to retirement for the same amount of time. All you need to do is submit to HRO your Title 10 DD214’s and HRO does the rest. It is a timely process HRO your Title 10 DD214’s and HRO does the rest. It is a timely process that could take up 2-4 months from your submission of DD214’s. You will that could take up 2-4 months from your submission of DD214’s. You will have 3 years minus 1 day from your FERS appointment date to make this have 3 years minus 1 day from your FERS appointment date to make this Military Deposit interest free. MAKING A MILITARY DEPOSIT IS OPTIONAL. Military Deposit interest free. MAKING A MILITARY DEPOSIT IS OPTIONAL. EACH TECHNICIAN MUST DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IF MAKING A MILITARY EACH TECHNICIAN MUST DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IF MAKING A MILITARY DEPOSIT WILL BENEFIT THEM AT RETIREMENT. We will discuss Military DEPOSIT WILL BENEFIT THEM AT RETIREMENT. We will discuss Military Deposits more during your in processing. Please write any questions you Deposits more during your in processing. Please write any questions you have and bring them to your in processing.have and bring them to your in processing.

Civilian DepositsCivilian Deposits• If you were a Temporary (FICA) Federal Civilian employee before If you were a Temporary (FICA) Federal Civilian employee before

January 01, 1989 you are eligible for what is called a Civilian Deposit. January 01, 1989 you are eligible for what is called a Civilian Deposit. Civilian Deposits are potentially creditable for your FERS retirement. Civilian Deposits are potentially creditable for your FERS retirement. Let’s give an example….Let’s give an example….

• Jane Lou was employed as a FICA Civilian Employee for 01ys Jane Lou was employed as a FICA Civilian Employee for 01ys 11ms 25 ds with the IRS from 1985 thru 1987. She became a 11ms 25 ds with the IRS from 1985 thru 1987. She became a FERS employee on January 10, 1992 and to this day is a FERS FERS employee on January 10, 1992 and to this day is a FERS employee. Jane Lou can “boost up” her FERS retirement by employee. Jane Lou can “boost up” her FERS retirement by making a Civilian Deposit for the FICA time she performed in the making a Civilian Deposit for the FICA time she performed in the 1980’s.1980’s.

• All you need to do is submit to HRO proof of your prior Federal Civilian All you need to do is submit to HRO proof of your prior Federal Civilian time and HRO does the rest. It is a timely process that could take up time and HRO does the rest. It is a timely process that could take up 2-4 months from your submission of the said time period. You will have 2-4 months from your submission of the said time period. You will have 3 years minus 1 day from your FERS appointment date to make this 3 years minus 1 day from your FERS appointment date to make this Military Deposit interest free.Military Deposit interest free.

• MAKING A CIVILIAN DEPOSIT IS OPTIONAL. EACH TECHNICIAN MAKING A CIVILIAN DEPOSIT IS OPTIONAL. EACH TECHNICIAN MUST DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IF MAKING A CIVILIAN DEPOSIT MUST DECIDE FOR THEMSELVES IF MAKING A CIVILIAN DEPOSIT WILL BENEFIT THEM AT RETIREMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY WILL BENEFIT THEM AT RETIREMENT. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE WRITE THEM DOWN AND BRING THEM TO QUESTIONS PLEASE WRITE THEM DOWN AND BRING THEM TO THE IN PROCESSING.THE IN PROCESSING.

THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP)• The previous slides mention the importance of the TSP as a major

component of your technician retirement.

• In an effort to emphasize the importance of the TSP to Federal Civilian Retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2009 (PL 111-31) introduced several changes to the TSP. The major change takes effect 1 AUG 2010. Any employee hired after that date will be AUTOMATICALLY ENROLLED to contribute 3% of their basic salary to the TSP.

• The government matches the first 3% of your contribution dollar for dollar. If you elect to have an additional 2% withheld from your salary the government will match that 2% at a rate of $0.50 on the dollar.

• Contribution amount can be increased or decreased at any time by completion of the TSP 1 election form on the next slide.

• The TSP allows for self controlled investment but there are many other flexibilities built into the program. On the next slide there is a short video explaining the Civilian TSP. This video is the most current video that TSP has. It is out dated, but for the most part the information is still good. At your In Processing we will brief you on all the most current information from TSP.

TSP Forms and Books• If you are interested in knowing about TSP If you are interested in knowing about TSP

Loans, In Service Withdrawals or even Loans, In Service Withdrawals or even managing your account, we have listed managing your account, we have listed several books (yes they are current) for several books (yes they are current) for your convenience. Or you can access the your convenience. Or you can access the TSP website at www.tsp.gov for these TSP website at www.tsp.gov for these books and a lot more!books and a lot more!

• TSP Inservice WithdrawalsTSP Inservice Withdrawals

• Summary of the TSP Summary of the TSP

• TSP LoansTSP Loans

• TSP-1 Election Form TSP-1 Election Form

• TSP-3, Beneficiary FormTSP-3, Beneficiary Form

• How do I start my contributions? You are AUTOMATICALLY enrolled at the rate of 3% of your basic pay. If you wish to increase or decrease your contributions, double click here, complete the TSP-1 Election Form and return it to HRO. The effective date is the beginning of the next pay period after HRO receives it.

• What form do I need to designate a beneficiary? If you wish to complete a TSP Beneficiary form (TSP-3), click here TSP-3, Beneficiary Form, then you will need to submit it to TSP, the address and fax # are on the instructions.

• Where can I find the TSP book? Click here Summary of the

TSP .• How do I change where my monies go? Once TSP has

received your “Employee Data Record” (your payroll office will submit this, you do not need to do anything for this to happen), you need to visit www.tsp .gov to request your TSP password and TSP account number. These are only sent through regular mail and you MUST have your account number to access your account and distribute your monies.

• Once you receive both your password and account number go to www.tsp.gov, click on the Account Access tab and choose where you would like your monies to go.

Q & A’s

Q & A’s Continued

• When will I receive agency matching? There is no waiting period to receive agency matching monies. But remember, you are only currently receiving matching on 3% and the government will match up to 5%.

• What is the difference between the Civilian and Military TSP? The main difference is the matching monies. Civilian TSP receives matching monies, where as Military TSP do not.

• How do I know if my TSP contributions are coming out of my pay? Check on your Civilian LES under DEDUCTIONS, and it will be labeled TSP SAVINGS.

Other Reasons to Contact the Other Reasons to Contact the HROHRO

• Qualifying Life Event (QLE)Qualifying Life Event (QLE)

• LWOP and RTDLWOP and RTD

• Name Change/Address ChangeName Change/Address Change

• Changing your beneficiaries if you wish Changing your beneficiaries if you wish

• Leaving to accept another federal Leaving to accept another federal positionposition

• Separation/resignation/retirementSeparation/resignation/retirement

Qualifying Life Events Qualifying Life Events (QLE’s)(QLE’s)

HRO will need to know if you experience a qualifying HRO will need to know if you experience a qualifying life event. The following are examples of QLE’s: life event. The following are examples of QLE’s:

MarriageMarriage Birth/adoption of a child Birth/adoption of a child

DivorceDivorce

Death of a family memberDeath of a family member

……with any of these QLE’s you with any of these QLE’s you maymay be eligible to be eligible to change SOME of your BENEFITS! But don’t wait change SOME of your BENEFITS! But don’t wait too long…there are time restrictions on changing too long…there are time restrictions on changing your BENEFITS with a QLE!!!your BENEFITS with a QLE!!!

Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Return to Duty (RTD)Return to Duty (RTD)

• LWOPLWOP– When entering a non-pay When entering a non-pay

status for a period greater status for a period greater than 30 days you are than 30 days you are REQUIRED to contact HRO REQUIRED to contact HRO for a LWOP Brief. for a LWOP Brief. Depending on the type of Depending on the type of LWOP, you may be able to LWOP, you may be able to make limited changes to make limited changes to your benefits. NOT your benefits. NOT CONTACTING HRO WHEN CONTACTING HRO WHEN ENTERING LWOP MAY ENTERING LWOP MAY CAUSE YOU TO INQUIRE CAUSE YOU TO INQUIRE DEBTS! It is extremely DEBTS! It is extremely important for you to important for you to contact HRO when contact HRO when entering LWOP!entering LWOP!

• RTDRTD– Before you can return to a Before you can return to a

pay status (after your pay status (after your LWOP for more than 30 LWOP for more than 30 days) you are REQUIRED days) you are REQUIRED to contact HRO for a RTD to contact HRO for a RTD brief. This brief is VERY brief. This brief is VERY important, without it you important, without it you will not be put back in a will not be put back in a pay status! It is what HRO pay status! It is what HRO does that puts you back in does that puts you back in a pay status, not your a pay status, not your timecard! In this brief you timecard! In this brief you may have a chance to may have a chance to enroll, change or even enroll, change or even postpone some of your postpone some of your benefits. It all depends on benefits. It all depends on YOUR type of LWOP.YOUR type of LWOP.

Name and Address ChangesName and Address Changes

• Name changes must be initiated through an Name changes must be initiated through an SF52 being submitted to the HRO. A copy of SF52 being submitted to the HRO. A copy of your new social security card, or a letter your new social security card, or a letter from the social security office must from the social security office must accompany the SF52 in order for your name accompany the SF52 in order for your name to be changed to be changed

• Any Address Change must be reported to Any Address Change must be reported to the HRO. We will update our system and that the HRO. We will update our system and that update drives many of your benefit update drives many of your benefit addresses. addresses.

BeneficiariesBeneficiaries

• Beneficiary forms are available for many of your entitlements to include Beneficiary forms are available for many of your entitlements to include FERS, FEGLI, Unpaid Compensation, and TSP, however completion of these FERS, FEGLI, Unpaid Compensation, and TSP, however completion of these forms is only necessary if you have a special circumstance. Under ordinary forms is only necessary if you have a special circumstance. Under ordinary circumstances the beneficiary is determined by law. The order of precedence circumstances the beneficiary is determined by law. The order of precedence is as follows:is as follows:– To your widow or widower.To your widow or widower.– If none, to your child or children equally, and descendants of deceased children by If none, to your child or children equally, and descendants of deceased children by

representation.representation.– If none, to your parents equally or to the surviving parent.If none, to your parents equally or to the surviving parent.– If none, to the appointed executor or administrator of your estate.If none, to the appointed executor or administrator of your estate.– If none, to your next of kin who is entitled to your estate under the laws of the state in If none, to your next of kin who is entitled to your estate under the laws of the state in

which you resided at the time of your death.which you resided at the time of your death.

Here you will find the above beneficiary forms for your convenience: Here you will find the above beneficiary forms for your convenience: --FERS SF 3102 Beneficiary Form FERS SF 3102 Beneficiary Form --Unpaid Compensation SF 1152 Beneficary FormUnpaid Compensation SF 1152 Beneficary Form-TSP-3 Beneficiary Form-TSP-3 Beneficiary Form

Leaving Federal Leaving Federal EmploymentEmployment

-Just like you came to HRO for your IN--Just like you came to HRO for your IN-PROCESSING, you are REQUIRED to contact HRO PROCESSING, you are REQUIRED to contact HRO for an OUTBRIEF. Your supervisor must submit an for an OUTBRIEF. Your supervisor must submit an SF 52 to HRO indicating your separation.SF 52 to HRO indicating your separation.-If you are transferring to a position in another -If you are transferring to a position in another Federal Agency it is VERY IMPORTANT that you Federal Agency it is VERY IMPORTANT that you provide a good POC for that agency so the HRO provide a good POC for that agency so the HRO can coordinate a smooth transfer of all of your can coordinate a smooth transfer of all of your benefits and your leave, and request your benefits and your leave, and request your records. If the transfer is done incorrectly then records. If the transfer is done incorrectly then there may be a delay in your PAY.there may be a delay in your PAY.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

• Now that you have completed this Now that you have completed this presentation below is a summary of presentation below is a summary of what you need to bring to the in-what you need to bring to the in-processing…processing…– All DD214’s (Credibility will be determined All DD214’s (Credibility will be determined

by the HRO) by the HRO) – Identifications….Identifications….– Banking information to include routing and Banking information to include routing and

account number. account number. – All completed formsAll completed forms