Latest News for Retirees

September 6, 2024

An Update on the Social Security Fairness Act

Time is running out to get the Social Security Fairness Act (HR 82) passed. We are asking every APWU member to call...

August 27, 2024

Time is Running Out!

Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll...

July 30, 2024

Tell Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act, NOW!

“Remind your Congressional Representatives that while Social Security celebrates its 89th anniversary in August 2024,...

May 20, 2024

USPS Claim of Outstanding Debts from Retired Employees

Retirees have a right to file a grievance when they become aware of an alleged outstanding debt owed to the USPS.

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.

Time is Running Out!

(This article first appeared in the Sept/Oct 2024 issue of the American Postal Worker magazine)

Retirees Director Nancy Olumekor reminds retirees: Enrollment Period (SEP), which waives the late-fee penalty for current Medicare Part A USPS annuitants to also enroll in Medicare Part B. The deadline to apply during the SEP is September 30, 2024.

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