Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 5  /  Part 839  /  Sec. 839.602 What if I don't make an election?

(a) If your qualifying retirement coverage error was not previously corrected and you fail to make an election within the time limit under Sec. 839.611(a), your retirement coverage is summarized in the following chart: ------------------------------------------------------------------------

You are considered

If you are in: And you belong in: to have elected:------------------------------------------------------------------------CSRS or CSRS Offset............. FERS.............. CSRS Offset.FERS............................ CSRS, CSRS Offset FERS.

or Social

Security-Only.CSRS or CSRS Offset............. Social Security- CSRS Offset.

Only.------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) If your qualifying retirement coverage error was previously corrected and you fail to make an election within the time limit under Sec. 839.611(b), you are considered to have elected to remain in your current retirement plan.