The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) recently published a frequently asked questions (FAQs0 page covering the coronavirus outbreak and its ramifications on the federal community.
Below are some of the selected FAQs with links to the answers from NARFE:
Economic Impact Payments from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- Am I eligible for a stimulus payment from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act?
- I am eligible for a stimulus payment. Where can I find the status of my payment?
Required Minimum Distributions Suspended for 2020
I read that the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is suspending required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020. How do I suspend RMDs on my TSP account?
Increased Access to Employer Retirement Funds
How will the CARES Act impact qualified retirement plans and individual retirement accounts?
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
I am an active federal employee. Congress passed the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act earlier this year. What does this new sick leave benefit mean for me? Do I qualify for it?
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Reopening Federal Agencies
Has the administration created a plan for reopening federal agencies?
COVID-19 Emergency Financial Assistance for Federal Employees
I need emergency financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Where can I go?
To read all of the FAQs from NARFE, go here.