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5 CFR § 839.241Chapter I

Am I eligible to make an election under the FERCCA if I had a qualifying retirement coverage error and none of the conditions mentioned in § 839.212 through § 839.232 apply to me?

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If you were in CSRS or CSRS Offset and should have been in FERS or Social Security-Only, or if you were in FERS and should have been in CSRS, CSRS Offset, or Social Security-Only, then you have an election opportunity. This is summarized in the following chart:

You are or were in: And you belong in: CSRS or CSRS Offset FERS. CSRS or CSRS Offset Social Security-Only. FERS Social Security-Only. FERS CSRS. FERS CSRS Offset.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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