As we welcome in 2021, the following announcements are provided:

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and eligible Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees and survivors will be receiving a COLA effective December 1, 2020. The increase will be reflected in your January 2, 2021 payment. CSRS and FERS recipients will receive a 1.3% COLA.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Calling all Federal retirees! Are you looking for a way to make an impact in the community – or even around the world? The CFC allows you to continue your service and support the causes you care about. Transition your CFC pledge to your annuity during this year’s campaign, September 21, 2020 – January 15, 2021 at https://www.opm.gov/showsomeloveCFC.

Electronic Annual Notice and 1099R

Why not start 2021 by receiving your annual mailer and 1099R electronically using your Services Online account. Simply log into www.servicesonline.opm.gov and enter your claim number, password and update your communication preferences in your Profile. If you have forgotten your password, it’s easy to request another one, just follow the on-screen directions. If you have an email address associated with your account, a password will be sent to you or contact retire@opm.gov to have a password sent to you.

Your annual mailer will be available for viewing in mid-December and your 1099R in mid to late January. You will receive a separate email from OPM informing you of when they are both available to view.

Have a safe and Happy New Year.