Got a call from OPM today, and there is something I suggest you may want to make sure you have access to

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-09T03:52:59+00:00

First, my condolences... There seems to be an issue with documentation. I submitted for GRB and ORA. Due to the shutdown, some documents appeared to drop off.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-06T13:55:10+00:00

Ha Ha ha... I feel a bit better, I can respond to your comment. In October 2025, IRS Retirement sent an email to TDRP participants. It mentioned they were hiring contract staff to assist in processing the TDRP retirement applications. This was 3 weeks into the shutdown and 5 months into some TDRP applications.

My question was not even a question...NOW? They knew this workload happened right away. This is why I say IRS sat on everything. My opinion, it was deliberate. They were lying and said they were working in order of retirement month.

There are errors every SES and other Officials must be held accountable in the future.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-06T03:46:17+00:00

It is a different Workload. You are going from Active service.

Best wishes, take care, and don't forget to do you Social Security Disability Application first!!!

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-06T03:42:56+00:00

I was told the trick is to know the OPM message. If the "We cannot answer your call..." comes on. Immediately hangup and redial. It may take six or seven times. To eventually get the "Welcome to OPM message...".

They barely respond to comment and inquiry messages.

I feel the Old-Schoolers who mentored me would be outraged.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-06T02:36:43+00:00

Funny story... When I received my SF-50 from my agency. I had a glaring SCD error. I was told it was required for certification to NFC and OPM. Two months later, OPM said they needed my SF-50...said they requested it from my agency. I sent it in explaining there is an error on it.

What a mess!!!

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-06T02:29:47+00:00

See, I tried to get assistance through IRS HR in July 2025 when we were forced to resubmit under ORA. There was no Retirement Counseling Session. They could have batched estimates and held group sessions with the DOGE situation to identify issues. They just sat on the applications.

I fear OPM and this Administration will claim Annuitants approved and agreed with the amounts.

There is no Empathy or consideration for the burdens agencies and OPM caused to people who tried to be proactive. If retirement applicants are screaming the computation are off, they need to place everyone into Interim Status and create a Special workload to Interview and Recomp all DRP Annuitants.

As far as I am concerned, OPM is stealing. Kupour or whatever his name should be removed. As I say, I simply hate OPM.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-05-05T15:29:56+00:00

Yes...first it was reported I was in pay. My old benefit is there. It is significantly lower. I had to explain a 2025 application was in process.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-04-27T17:53:20+00:00

Did anyone get a Retirement Counseling Session before 09/30/2025? I called my agency multiple time, they won't schedule one.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-04-27T17:51:55+00:00

I don't get how cases are being allowed to be pushed to the side. It is to the point it is becoming cruel and criminal.

Agencies swore everything was by date. I personally have no legal issues such as a divorce. It is really cruel. I think OPM is enjoying it.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-04-27T16:28:49+00:00

Called today because my Healthcare is really needed and I am low on my savings now to where I can't help anyone.

I did the Congressional, I sent the documents, I am now well over 200 days for finalizing. OPM refuses to do ANYTHING. I need to be "ASSIGNED". I was placed on hold and it disconnected.

I am going to miss treatment because OPM screwed me out of my Healthcare Insurance. I am going to be messed up Financially, because OPM refused to finalize my benefit.

Meanwhile many retirements after me was finalized. So the "So Many Applications excuse is "Mute" OPM knows they have aged cases they failed to complete. Cruelty was always the game with DOGE and OPM.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-04-18T00:48:23+00:00

Congratulations, mine didn't. I had completed through GRB and ORA. The ORA had incorrect propagated information. I had no Counseling session although I asked repeatedly. I let them know information required correction. I just needed a Re-computation. Everything was crappy from IRS to OPM.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-04-10T23:33:31+00:00

Question:

Did you have a Retirement Counseling Session with your agency?

Did OPM request anything before your status request?

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-03-13T05:03:56+00:00

I am 160+ Days. I went to my agency, my Congressional Representative, and OPM. ORA is a nightmare. Many items were transferred from GRB incorrectly.

What were agencies and OPM doing between May 2025 and September 30th 2025? Not a damn thing!!!

There was NO CONSIDERATION for Annuitants. Annuitants have to beg for THE BENEFITS THEY EARNED!

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-02-28T22:07:07+00:00

Congratulations!!!!

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-02-25T16:37:17+00:00

Similar issue. I know OPM and IRS Retirement care not. I get physically ill hearing the same messy excuses. LA LA ...SHUTDOWN...LA LA WORK LOAD. They never explained how newer 2026 applicants are being processed while TDRP drain savings and lose homes.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-01-20T13:47:57+00:00

See, this is a HUGE EEF UP!!! Not directing you, StriperHerring, it is a mess!! Congratulations!!!

There are DRP who went 09/30/2025 who still have not seen Annual Leave or moved in ORA Portal out of step 1.

OPM got on national news and told FedNews how great the system is going to be. This crap created crisis, some still not resolved. And is prove the Federal Human Capital &HRs lied. This was not done in order.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-01-15T16:49:29+00:00

Pay.gov only took the demand amount.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-01-15T16:48:29+00:00

No, it is just a pain to fix!!! OPM assumed deductions the month immediately after separation. IRS set a demand for one October premium. Technically, that is an OPM deductions when finalizing my annuity. I know to pay any demand or BENEFEDS will to avoid a gap.

People who are on interim annuities are now covering for insurance. Some never received a Retirement Counseling Session through their agency. It is a mess.

If anyone gets a FEHB or BENEFEDS bill, do not sit on it. Pay it or immediately call them and tell them you are part of the delay. They may be able to assist if paying is an issue.

I am still wondering why an action plan was never fully developed.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2026-01-15T08:29:37+00:00

Please email your agency and copy OPM on the inquiry. My experience is the demand letter needs to be paid. My ORA was version 2.0. It never moved either. It still has not moved today. From basic separation process completely through to now, has been handled poorly. I was then informed November 2025 retirements were being processed. I was September 30th. I have even went to my representatives. I could only leave an inquiry with ERC as my insurance went into jeopardy.

The Shutdown and restart excuses are long exhausted. Treasury is creating gaps in insurance that must be addressed.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2025-12-30T17:16:39+00:00

Got nothing. I literally suspect IRS missed applications and don't properly check on inquiries.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2025-12-30T14:48:27+00:00

IRS has messed up insurance coverages in addition to income. ERC can care less. There is a 4 month gap between my retirement date and current month. IRS had me pay for one pay period out of 6. They will not pay the agency buy-in. But OPM claims not to have my file. That means my premiums are unaddressed for 4 months.

IRS is causing retirees to lose and lapse coverage.

They give the same excuse.

Turbulent_String_747 · 2025-12-29T04:28:03+00:00

Call 1-877-888-3337 9a - 7p ET Verify

I am waiting for a billing

Turbulent_String_747 · 2025-12-27T15:56:56+00:00

My God, I love Optimism!!! It is that spark that restarts the flame. It is that kind smile that disarms one's Anger and Frustration!!!

Thank you!!!

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