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5 CFR § 843.201Chapter I

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This subpart explains the requirements under FERS—

(a) For payment of employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement Fund—

(1) As a refund of contribution, to separated employees; or

(2) As a death benefit, to survivors of employees, separated employees, and retirees; and

(b) For payment of any accrued, but unpaid, annuity to survivors of retirees.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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