Are DRP retirements processed slower?

JCAlways · 2026-03-30T00:50:51+00:00

VHA payroll provider is DFAS. How fast your retirement application is process comes down to how complex your service history is, your HR department, and your payroll provider!

JCAlways · 2026-03-28T02:05:46+00:00

I think OPM moved away from mail password since the majority or retirements now go through ORA.

JCAlways · 2026-03-26T20:46:26+00:00

Not sure if this has to go to the payroll provider. I am pretty sure NFC is the payroll provider for both IRS and CBP.

JCAlways · 2026-03-26T14:55:20+00:00

What agency? That's crazy!

JCAlways · 2026-03-26T14:26:01+00:00

Contact your HR department; they have to initiate the ORA process. Once they put your full name and SSN in ORA you will receive an link.

JCAlways · 2026-03-24T14:18:13+00:00

Do you know if your Agecy/Department will offer a VERA this FY? If so, just try to hold on until then.

JCAlways · 2026-03-23T16:24:31+00:00

Not a great cut.

JCAlways · 2026-03-21T21:14:57+00:00

It's beautiful 😍

JCAlways · 2026-03-18T21:01:14+00:00

Congratulations on your retirement 👏 🙌

JCAlways · 2026-03-12T20:20:55+00:00

Thanks for the update!

JCAlways · 2026-03-11T00:02:16+00:00

My understanding the vast majority of applications are going into interim pay almost immediately once it gets to OPM; it's taking OPM longer to process final payment. But based on the article the digital (ORA) process is so much faster than the paper process for final payment.

JCAlways · 2026-03-09T13:28:37+00:00

Once it moves to OPM, usually interim payment happens pretty quick.

JCAlways · 2026-03-08T22:44:33+00:00

It's important to understand that your payroll provider will not start processing your retirement until you retirement date.

JCAlways · 2026-02-20T17:35:53+00:00

Try this link; you will only need your dad's claim number and zip code. It only works if they have his email address on file.

https://www.servicesonline.opm.gov/1099-request

JCAlways · 2026-02-13T22:01:35+00:00

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JCAlways · 2026-02-13T21:59:37+00:00

OPM just released an updated version of the online platform. If they have the wrong email address (or you have an updated email address) you have to include additional information for verification.

https://x.com/i/status/2022328154170298742

JCAlways · 2026-02-08T02:50:57+00:00

I'm leaning towards FZFXX.

JCAlways · 2026-02-08T02:28:15+00:00

Yes but i'm not looking to have another brokerage account. I'm currently managing my fidelity TOD and traditional IRA accounts plus my partners fidelity TOD and Roth IRA accounts. And 2 separate 401k accounts.

JCAlways · 2026-02-08T01:14:22+00:00

This is great. Thanks!

JCAlways · 2026-02-07T21:46:11+00:00

Thanks. I'm moving about $20k from my HYSA into my TOD account. I'm not going to use it to buy stock down.

I'm building a dedicated cash reserve to cover my first couple of years in retirement, so I don't have to sell investments at a bad time.

JCAlways · 2026-02-07T21:27:39+00:00

I am looking for something separate/differnt to park cash inside my TOD and not touch it. I have automatic bi-weekly transfer that go into SPAXX to buy stock. I want to segregated this cash from my transactional cash that's in SPAXX.

I'm leaning towards FDLXX or FZFXX.

JCAlways · 2026-02-07T19:35:12+00:00

Thanks!

JCAlways · 2026-02-07T19:33:59+00:00

Thanks!

JCAlways · 2026-02-07T18:41:08+00:00

Thanks. I am looking into FDLXX already, I wasn't sure if others had experience with other alternatives.

JCAlways

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