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CSRS Offset
CSRS Offset Overview
| Classification |
Generally, an employee having five or more years of CSRS coverage prior to Jan. 1, 1987, a break in service exceeding 365 days, and was rehired by the government following the break (after Dec. 31, 1983) |
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Benefits |
Covered by CSRS annuity and Social Security |
| Employee Contributions |
Regular Employees:
0.8 % basic pay into CSRS
6.2% of first $102,000 of wages (in 2008) to Social Security (FICA)
1.45% to Medicare
Special employee groups: (law enforcement, firefighters, air traffic controllers)
1.3% basic pay into CSRS
6.2% of first $102,000 wages (in 2008) to Social Security (FICA)
1.45% to Medicare
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| Thrfit Savings Plan |
same as regular CSRS |
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