I'm 47. I've been officially retired now (OPM-medical retirement) for approximately one year. I had 21 years of service at retirement. What I'd like to know is this...how likely is it that OPM will ask for periodic supportive medical documentation to prove I am still disabled. This could pose a problem if we decide to relocate....as I could lose my close connection with my good long-standing Physician....the one who saw me through the entire ordeal. I had an attorney also, but don't know if that is a plus or not....I mean I know they "can" require periodic or yearly documentation, but percentage-wise, how often does this really happen...and if they 'DO' require it, how comprehensive must it be? Can the Doctor simply state that the patient condition is same and has not changed in regards to the original restrictions?

Haven't visited here for a while, and it's nice to see some familiar names from back in '03 and '04. How are things in the Sunshine state, I Want Out?

Regarding the economic stimulus bill the government is working on for "wage earners"; I read that the House version would not benefit those whose sole income is Social Security.

I wonder if CSRS recipients who have no other income would fall into the same category. I woudn't be surprised. Any thoughts?

Edited by author 01-28-2008 02:34 PM
Bipolar Dave /m1426 I did read recently that those who paid taxes on "income obtained from interest etc" would qualify. Can't remember where I read it.

"But it would leave out about 20 million senior citizens living chiefly on Social Security. They wouldn't get rebate checks unless they have at least $3,000 earned income or pay income taxes based on other sources such as earnings, interest, investments or private pension plans."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080125/ap_on_go_co/economy_stimulus

But don't spend it now. The senate has yet to pass its version, and then there's that obstacle in the White House to overcome if it doesn't suit his fancy.

Thanks guys.

As I thought about it more, I think the House may have been intending to exclude SS recipients who have no other income because they usually pay no income tax on those benefits. I don't know if that's fair or not. (I'm sure I'd think it wasn't if I was affected.)

I don't think the intent is to be fair, but to target the moneys to where they think they will be most effective. The jury is still out on that judgment.

Don't worry, the democrats will try to screw all this up. They want
to overturn the tax breaks the white house is giving us. Make it
permanent since it does help everyone.

Spare us any more "Republican help". I can't stand much more.

Edited by author 04-27-2008 05:40 PM
I noticed that the last entry was in 2004
is that true? Or I just don't know how to use this site.
Almost Retirado..............NEVER MIND, I FIGURED IT OUT.
but thanks anyway.Will retire in june, after 35 years as a Carrier.
Hope to have you old timers in my corner.

                       New Timer

I've decided what to do with our stimulus check. I'm researching House and Senate races to find the close ones. Then I'll send the money to the Democrat to assist in his victory. That's the best use of the money for America I can think of.

I retired after 34 years and 3 months of carrying mail. I can't believe it will be 3 years this August since I retired. I miss some of the people but not the work. I hate to see the price of gas so high as I like to ride and drive a lot!!

I plan on retiring in a couple of yrs. I will have 34yrs of service at the Post Office. My main concern is health insurance and the cost. Can anyone out there give me some kind of idea as to what I might be looking at for monthly premiums?? Who might be the best company?? This will be very helpful as I plan ahead and see what my expenses will be.

Thanks alot
Don

coincidently, Mike Causey talks about FEHB today. it's not a comparative, but he mentions some numbers.
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=7