5 CFR § 838.1017Chapter I
Cost-of-living adjustments
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In cases where the court order apportions a percentage of the employee retirement benefit, the Associate Director will initially determine the amount of proper payment. That amount will be increased by future cost-of-living increases unless the court directs otherwise.
eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026
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