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Retirement Ron Watson Director of Retired Members

Ron Watson was elected NALC director of retired members on Oct. 7, 2015, following a Dept. of Laborsupervised election conducted by mail. He has served as director since his appointment in 2013 to fill a vacancy. Full bio

NALCs Retirement Department serves the members, active and retired, with advice and assistance regarding pre-retirement and post-retirement issues. These issues primarily involve the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its administration of the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). But the issues also at times intersect with other agencies and programs, including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Medicare, Social Security, Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB).

2017 retired member COLA projection: 0.5%

Based on the July 17 release of the June 2016 Consumer Price Index (CPI), the accumulation toward the 2017 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) was 0.5 percent.

For details and a look at recent COLAs and trends, click here.

The NALC Retirement Department can be reached by calling 800-424-5186 (toll free) Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, 10 a.m.-Noon or 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time), or by calling the NALC Headquarters switchboard at 202- 393-4695 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Eastern time) and asking for the Retirement Department.

The USPS HR Shared Service Center (HRSSC) can be reached by current employees who are planning or applying for retirement by calling 877-477-3273, option 5.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) acts as the personnel office for retired letter carriers, and is the agency responsible for administering retirement, health and life insurance benefits. Before you call or write to OPM, be sure to have your Civil Service Annuity (CSA) number ready. OPM can be reached by retirees who have a CSA number by calling 888-767-6738 or 724-794-2005, 7:40 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Eastern time), or 202-606-0500 in the Washington, DC, area. Mail your written inquiries to Office of Personnel Management, Retirement Operations Center, Boyers, PA 16017 (unless OPM has specified a different address for a specific action such as health benefits open season).

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While the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) makes all decisions regarding retirement entitlement, current employees are required to apply for retirement through the USPS Human Resources Shared Services (HRSSC).Learn more...

Dont forget to act to maintain your NALC membership when you retire to continue to receive the many benefits of membership.Learn more...

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While employees who are planning or applying for retirement are required to process through the Postal Service Human Resources Shared Service Center (HRSSC), once retired, that changes. After the effective date of retirement, issues regarding retirement matters must be directed to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Learn more...

Dont forget to act to maintain your NALC membership when you retire to continue to receive the many benefits of membership. Learn more...

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The OPM maintains a listserv that provides up-to-date information about retirement benefits. Click here to join or access the listserv.

Click here for documents and links to websites about relevant topics, including questions and answers on the Civil Service Retirement System, questions and answers on the Federal Employees Retirement System, a survivors guide to CSRS, FERS, and Social Security, preparing for retirement, what to do when a retired or active letter carrier dies, OPM and federal employee benefit resources on the Web, information on NALCs retirement community (Nalcrest) and more.

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Ann Arbor Brookhaven Manor (Visit our site) 401 Oakbrook Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-747-8800 TDD: 800-989-1833 Glacier Hills (Visit our site) 1200 Earhart Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-913-0730 Brighton Independence Village of Brighton Valley (Visit our site) 7700 Nemco Way Brighton, MI 48116 E-mail us 888-228-2674 Dearborn Henry Ford Village (Visit our site) 15101 Ford Road Dearborn, MI 48126 E-mail us 313-584-5200 Detroit 8330 On The River (Visit our site) 8330 E. Jefferson Detroit, MI 48214 313-331-7780 TDD: 800-989-1833 [Government Assisted HUD Community] Frankenmuth Independence Village of Frankenmuth (Visit our site) 255 Mayer Road Frankenmuth, MI 48734 E-mail us 800-526-1900 Gladstone Lake Bluff Retirement Village (Visit our site) 401 Kenneally Boulevard Gladstone, MI 49837 906-428-4744 Grand Ledge Independence Village of Grand Ledge (Visit our site) 4775 Village Drive Grand Ledge, MI 48837 E-mail us 888-826-4116 Grand Rapids Lincoln Square (Visit our site) 3121 Lake Michigan Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 800-209-8955 MapleCreek (Visit our site) 2000 32nd Street, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508 616-452-5900 Sentinel Pointe Retirement Community (Visit our site) 2900 Thorn Hills Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 E-mail us 616-957-9767 Haslett Marsh Pointe Apartments (Visit our site) 5695 Marsh Road Haslett, MI 48840 E-mail us 517-339-0440 Holland Freedom Village (Visit our site) 145 Columbia Avenue Holland, MI 49423 E-mail us 616-820-7485 Jackson Vista Grande Villa (Visit our site) 2251 Springport Road Jackson, MI 49202 E-mail us 800-889-8499 Kalamazoo Friendship Village Kalamazoo (Visit our site) 1400 North Drake Road Kalamazoo, MI 49006 E-mail us 800-613-3984 Heritage Community of Kalamazoo(Visit our site)(Wyndam Apartments) 2300 Portage Street Kalamazoo, MI 4900 E-mail us 800-710-8685 or 269-276-4055 Livonia Woodhaven Retirement Community (Visit our site) 29667 Wentworth Avenue Livonia, MI 48154 E-mail us 734-261-9000 Midland Independence Village of Midland (Visit our site) 2325 Rockwell Drive Midland, MI 48642 E-mail us 877-839-2114 Novi Fox Run Village (Visit our site) 41000 13 Mile Road Novi, MI 48377 800-843-1433 Oscoda Oscoda Senior Condominiums (Visit our site) 5951 N. Skeel Avenue Oscoda, MI 48750 800-386-7133 Oxford Independence Village of Waterstone (Visit our site) 701 Market Street Oxford, MI 48371 E-mail us 800-579-0922 Petoskey Independence Village of Petoskey (Visit our site) 965 Hager Drive Petoskey, MI 49770 888-777-0327 E-mail us 888-777-0327 Plymouth Independence Village of Plymouth (Visit our site) 14707 Northville Road Plymouth, MI 48170 E-mail us 800-803-5811 Rochester Hills All Seasons of Rochester Hills (Visit our site) 175 E. Nawakwa Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48307 E-mail us 866-600-2300 Saline Brecon Village (Visit our site) 200 Brecon Drive Saline, MI 48176 E-mail us 734-429-1155 Southfield Solaire Active Adult Community(Visit our site) 15700 Providence Drive Southfield, MI 48075 248-559-1605 The Heatherwood Retirement Community(Visit our site)22800 Civic Center Drive Southfield, MI 48034 248-350-1777 Southgate Sanctuary at Maryhaven (Visit our site) 11350 Reeck Road Southgate, MI 48195 734-287-2111 Sterling Heights Birchcrest Manor (Visit our site) 41255 Pond View Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 586-726-0603 Utica Northpoint Village of Utica (Visit our site) 45201 Northpointe Boulevard Utica, MI 48315 E-mail us 866-414-7700 or 586-739-9545 White Lake Independence Village of White Lake (Visit our site) 935 Union Lake Road White Lake, MI 48386 E-mail us 888-292-2490 top

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There are 7 Retirement Communities in Southfield, MI and 30 Retirement Communities nearby.

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With its beautiful landscaped grounds and exceptional independent living services, Sterling Place is the ideal community for active seniors seeking a bit of support.

Offering spacious apartments to rent monthly as well as condominiums for purchase, American House Southfield is ideally situated.

Providing apartments in the main building and ranch-style independent living "Villas" in the campus beyond, American House Farmington Hills is ideally situated.

Located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Botsford Commons has a campus with a unique homelike neighborhood dotted with gazebos, street lamps and a vibrant community center.

All Seasons of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.

Parkside of Livonia is a premiere senior living community that aims to provide a lux lifestyle and comfortable home to our residents.

An elegant yet warm and comfortable community in the heart of affluent Oakland County, American House West Bloomfield is ideally situated close to area amenities.

A bright, lovely enclave nestled in a classic Oakland County neighborhood, American House Hazel Park is ideally situated near family, friends and shopping.

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A relaxing, comfortable one-story community in the West-side suburbs that truly feels like home, American House Livonia is ideally situated.

American House Village is a continuum community is located on twenty two acres of wooded land in beautiful Rochester Hills.

Life at Park Place Heritage Village is what many adults dream about - a modern, luxury retirement community with all the services and amenities imaginable.

Ashford Court is an independent living community that offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy an enriching lifestyle in Westland, Michigan.

A charming, relaxing one-story community that truly feels like home, American House Elmwood located west of Crooks Road, is ideally situated.

Independence Village of Plymouth brings to life the finest in senior living by offering all the services and amenities that seniors need to create their desired retirement.

Tucked quietly away near the convenience of Westland's prime shopping and entertainment area, American House Westland-Hunter is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland.

Set in a beautifully wooded lot on Joy road just minutes from I-275, American House Westland Joy is situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland.

All Season of Rochester Hills is senior living community where you could relax and enjoy life. Our community is extravagant and remarkable with captivating interiors, premiere furnishing and state of the art amenities.

Enjoy an independent retirement experience at The Inn at Cass Lake in the elegant and charming lakeside paradise of Waterford in Michigan.

Sterling Woods is a retirement community designed to be everything many adults dream about -- the finest in senior living with all the services and amenities imaginable.

A comfortable, convenient one-story community, American House Westland-Venoy is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland.

A beautiful small one floor community with all the comforts of home, American House Sterling Heights is a welcoming senior living residence.

At Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Retirement Community, we provide seniors with the opportunity to enjoy retirement in a location designed to encourage independence.

Youll feel pampered in our welcoming retirement community of Town Village Sterling Heights. Located in a suburb of Detroit, we offer convenient access to shopping, dining and hospitals.

Putting affordable luxury within easy reach, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby Senior Living provides independent living options for Shelby Township seniors.

Located in the scenic White Lake township, Independence Village of White Lake offers Michigan seniors luxurious apartment-style living in beautiful surroundings.

Here at American House Sterling Meads, we are a beautiful maintenance free Independent apartment living set on five acres with a private walkway.

Tucked quietly near the hub of Oakland County's thriving shopping and residential centers near I-75 and Baldwin Road, American House Oakland is ideally situated.

Maple Heights Retirement Community is an elegant location that provides affordable and luxurious senior living options to Allen Park residents.

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At Canterbury on the Lake, you will discover a retirement community unlike any other and is a remarkable place that is a reflection of who you are and the way you want to live.

Uniquely situated on 20 acres of natural wetlands in Southfield, outside of Detroit, Brookdale Southfield offers easy access to favorite restaurants and local amenities.

With its beautiful landscaped grounds and exceptional independent living services, The Heatherwood is the ideal community for active seniors seeking a bit of support.

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Cost data provided by senior living communities and compiled by SeniorHomes.com is subject to change without notice. This data is for informational purposes only and may contain inaccuracies. Your actual senior living costs may vary depending on your personal situation.

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SAN ANTONIO (July 11, 2016) San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan today announced that he will retire after 19 seasons with the organization. Since drafting Duncan, the Spurs won five championships and posted a 1,072-438 regular season record, giving the team a .710 winning percentage, which is the best 19-year stretch in NBA history and was the best in all of the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB over the last 19 years.

Originally selected by the Spurs as the first overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft, Duncan helped San Antonio reach the playoffs in each of his 19 seasons and became the only player in league history to start and win a title in three different decades. The Silver and Black won at least 50 games the last 17 seasons, the longest streak in league history, and posted at least a .600 winning percentage in each of Duncans 19 seasons, an all-time record for most consecutive seasons with a .600 win percentage in the four major U.S. sports.

The 40-year-old Duncan comes off of a season in which he led the NBA in Defensive RPM (5.41) and became just the third player in league history to reach 1,000 career wins, as well as the only player to reach 1,000 wins with one team. He helped the Spurs to a franchise-best 67-15 record and also became one of two players in NBA history to record at least 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds and 3,000 blocks in his career (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).

Duncan totaled 15 All-NBA Team selections (tied for most all-time) and 15 NBA All-Defensive Team honors (most all-time), garnering both honors in the same season 15 times, the most in league history. The 1998 Rookie of the Year was named NBA MVP twice (2002, 2003) and NBA Finals MVP three times (1999, 2003 and 2005).

In his NBA career, the 15-time All-Star appeared in a total of 1,392 games and averaged 19.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.17 blocks in 34.0 minutes. He shot .506 (10,285-20,334) from the floor and .696 (5,896-8,468) from the free throw line.

The Wake Forest graduate is the Spurs all-time NBA leader in total points (26,496), rebounds (15,091), blocked shots (3,020), minutes (47,368) and games played (1,392), as well as third in assists (4,225). In NBA history, Duncan is fifth all-time in double-doubles (841) and blocks, sixth in rebounding and 14th in scoring.

As the only player in NBA history to play over 9,000 career minutes in the playoffs, Duncan ranks first all-time in postseason double-doubles (164) and blocks (568), third in rebounds (2,859) and sixth in points (5,172). For his career, Duncan appeared in 251 postseason contests (second all-time) and averaged 20.6 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 37.3 minutes while shooting .501 (1,975-3,939) from the field.

Along with teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, Duncan is part of the NBA record for most wins by a trio in both the regular season (575) and postseason (126). Duncan and Gregg Popovich have the most wins by a player-coach duo in NBA history (1,001) and the Spurs forward finishes his career in San Antonio as one of just three players in NBA history, along with John Stockton and Kobe Bryant, to spend 19 seasons with one franchise.

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Congress created the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) in 1986, and it became effective on January 1, 1987. Since that time, new Federal civilian employees who have retirement coverage are covered by FERS.

FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: a Basic Benefit Plan, Social Securityand the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Two of the three parts of FERS (Social Security and the TSP) can go with you to your next job if you leave the Federal Government before retirement. The Basic Benefit and Social Security parts of FERS require you to pay your share each pay period. Your agency withholds the cost of the Basic Benefit and Social Security from your pay as payroll deductions. Your agency pays its part too. Then, after you retire, you receive annuity payments each month for the rest of your life.

The TSP part of FERS is an account that your agency automatically sets up for you. Each pay period your agency deposits into your account amount equal to 1% of the basic pay you earn for the pay period. You can also make your own contributions to your TSP account and your agency will also make a matching contribution. These contributions are tax-deferred. The Thrift Savings Plan is administered by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.

For more information about TSP, see their website. See the SSA website for more information about the Social Security portion of your retirement benefit. This website covers the Federal Employees Retirement System. Through the menu links on the left, you can find information about the following FERS retirement topics:

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Faculty and staff who have been rehired after retiring from The Ohio State University are eligible for the following programs.

Faculty (75% FTE or greater) As a faculty returning retiree, you are automatically enrolled in STRS and pay into the STRS Money Purchase Plan (Link). You may also have access to the ARP if you were never previously offered enrollment in the ARP prior to your retirement. If you were in the ARP and were rehired less than 365 days from retirement, you will automatically be re-enrolled in the ARP. Returning retirees also have access to supplemental retirement plans.

Faculty (less than 75% FTE) As a faculty returning retiree, you are automatically enrolled in STRS and pay into the STRS Money Purchase Plan. Returning retirees also have access to supplemental retirement plans.

Staff (75% FTE or greater) As a staff returning retiree, you are automatically enrolled in OPERS. You may also have access to the ARP if you were never offered enrollment in the ARP prior to your retirement. Returning retirees also have access to supplemental retirement plans.

Staff (less than 75% FTE) As a staff returning retiree, you are automatically enrolled in OPERS and pay into the OPERS Money Purchase Plan(Link). Returning retirees also have access to supplemental retirement plans.

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Many South Carolina visitors return, some to experience the states beautiful beaches, vibrant waterways and verdant mountains for a second or third time and others to put down permanent roots.

Regardless of whether they stay for a day, a week or a lifetime, few are disappointed by what they find in a state known for its beautiful places, smiling faces and historical significance.

While South Carolinians have taken great pains to preserve the relics of their past, they also have taken great pride in looking to the future. Not far from Charleston, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, the Boeing Corp. is getting ready to fire up an assembly line for its 787 Dreamliner jet, a $750-million facility in nearby North Charleston.

Boeing is not the only large corporation that has established a home in the Palmetto State. In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, BMW is in Spartanburg and Michelin is in Greenville, and an array of other thriving companies have decided that South Carolina is the place to be.

In between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, in the center of South Carolina, Columbia, the state capital, offers a revitalized downtown and its own brand of Southern hospitality.

But South Carolina has much more to offer to refugees from the overcrowded metropolitan areas of the North and Northeast than the cities that straddle Interstate 26. Along the coast, theres the sun and sand of Hilton Head Island, historic Georgetown, booming Mount Pleasant and Myrtle Beach, the entertainment capital of the Carolina coast.

Moving inland, those who prefer the serenity of small-town living have a seemingly endless menu of choices, from Summerville to Walterboro to Orangeburg.

And for those who appreciate distinct seasons, the small towns that surround Spartanburg and Greenville in the Upstate beckon, among them Anderson, Easley, Lyman and Gaffney.

Everywhere you look in South Carolina, you will find unbeatable weather, magnificent scenery and friendly people.

Now you know why the Palmetto state is home to so many of those smiling faces.

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Summerville, South Carolina Located amid thick pine forests 30 miles inland from the South Carolina coast, 18th century Summerville was a vacation spot for Charlestonians seeking relief from summer humidity and mosquitoes. In the 21st century, a combination of affordable housing... Read More...

Aiken, South Carolina Aiken, South Carolina has long been a magnet for people seeking the solace of a simpler, healthier lifestyle. Shortly after the railroad arrived in 1833, wealthy Charleston residents chose to spend months at a time in the small but vibrant town, escaping... Read More...

Beaufort, South Carolina Even 20 years later, the locale that served as the setting for the classic baby boomer film, The Big Chill,continues to attract people longing for a connection to the past and the peace of mind found only in a town like Beaufort, South Carolina... Read More...

Fort Mill, South Carolina Today, in addition to Springs Industries, several large businesses have a presence in the Fort Mill area, including Continental Tire and URS Corporation, and the town also hosts the headquarters of the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps... Read More...

Isle of Palms, South Carolina Located north of Charleston Harbor, the upscale barrier island exudes a feeling of community that most resort islands simply cannot offer. IOP is known for its cool breezes, mild winters and pleasant summers, the perfect setting for people in search of a year-round, warm... Read More...

Litchfield, South Carolina Located on the northern tip of Pawleys Island, Litchfield is rapidly becoming one of the areas top retirement destinations. The sleepy island lifestyle Pawleys Island is known for has carried over to Litchfield, though to a lesser degree, as Litchfield was designed... Read More...

Little River, South Carolina Heading north along well-traveled Highway 17, as the bright lights of South Carolina's Grand Strand begin to dim, you will find Little River, once an important port city but now a small town striving to maintain its well-earned reputation as a quaint fishing village... Read More...

Manning, South Carolina Centrally located in Clarendon County just off Interstate 95, Manning, South Carolina has a population slightly larger than 4,000 people. What began in 1855 as 'the Village of Manning' it is now a great place to live while enjoying many recreational activities. Lake Marion, nearby Manning, was created... Read More...

Summerville, South Carolina Located amid thick pine forests 30 miles inland from the South Carolina coast, 18th century Summerville was a vacation spot for Charlestonians seeking relief from summer humidity and mosquitoes. In the 21st century, a combination of affordable housing... Read More...

Walterboro, South Carolina In 1784, when rice plantation owners began looking for the ideal place for their summer homes in what is now Colleton County, they chose a pleasant, wooded area and named it Hickory Valley. Forty-two years later, bearing the name of two of its original... Read More...

FUN FACT: The walls of the American fort on Sullivan Island, in Charleston Harbor, were made of spongy Palmetto logs. This was helpful in protecting the fort because the British cannonballs bounced off the logs.

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