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Post-Retirement

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Yes. However, we must prorate the first COLA based on how long you were retired before the increase became effective. OPM will send you a notice explaining the increase. Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) cost-of-living increases are not provided until age 62, except for disability retirements, retirements involving law enforcement, firefighters, certain air traffic controllers, certain military reserve technicians, and survivor annuity benefits.

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