{"id":28076,"date":"2023-11-08T12:34:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/federaltimes\/uncategorized\/2023\/11\/08\/how-do-i-tell-opm-that-i-started-working-again-with-a-fers-retirement\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T05:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:15:26","slug":"how-do-i-tell-opm-that-i-started-working-again-with-a-fers-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/federaltimes\/your-career\/2023\/11\/08\/how-do-i-tell-opm-that-i-started-working-again-with-a-fers-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I tell OPM that I started working again with a FERS retirement?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cI started my FERS supplement at 56, but went back to work at 57. When do I report that I\u2019m working again? When can I have it reinstalled if I\u2019m not working at 58?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reg\u2019s Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OPM asks each retiree who has reached the MRA for a statement of earnings each year he or she is eligible to receive the annuity supplement. Earnings must be reported using form RI 92-22, Annuity Supplement Earnings Report. Mail the completed report to: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Retirement Surveys and Students Branch FERS Annuity Supplement Survey 1900 E St., NW, Room 2416 Washington, DC 20415-0001. 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