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5 CFR § 839.501Chapter I

What can I elect if my employer moved me out of CSRS or CSRS Offset?

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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.

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If you were moved out of CSRS or CSRS Offset due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and were placed in FERS, you may elect CSRS Offset or remain in FERS. If you were moved out of CSRS or CSRS Offset due to a qualifying retirement coverage error and were placed in Social Security-Only, you may elect CSRS Offset or remain in Social Security-Only. This is summarized in the following chart:

You were in: And your coverage was previouslycorrected to: You may elect: CSRS FERS CSRS Offset or FERS. CSRS Offset FERS CSRS Social Security-Only CSRS Offset or Social Security-Only. CSRS Offset Social Security-Only.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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