About the Retirees Department
The APWU Retirees Department is the voice of retired APWU members — within the union and on Capitol Hill.
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Retiree Q&A Center
If you have any questions about when to retire from the USPS or questions about what retirement benefits you are owed from your time as a postal employee, please email RetireeQandA@apwu.org.
Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)
The Postal Service Reform Act (PSRA) (signed into law on April 6, 2022) mandated the creation of a new Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program. PSHB is a new, separate program within the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and will be administered by the Office of Personnel Management. Coverage under the PSHB Program will be effective January 1, 2025. Visit apwu.org/medicare-integration for more information.
Postal Service Health Benefits Information
Your Union Dues Stop When You Retire From the Post Office
(This article first appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)
Whether you’re a local, state, or national officer, or a shop steward, once you retire you must continue to be a full dues-paying member of the APWU in order to remain an officer of the APWU. You can do this by joining the Retirees Department and selecting “Option 2” on the Retirees Application.