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OPM Retirement Quick Guide

This guide from the U.S. Office of Professional Management walks you through what to expect as your retirement application is processed and your benefits are determined.
Published: September 24, 2025

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released a concise guide for federal employees considering retirement. The three-page OPM Retirement Guide: A Reference for Voluntary Retirement summarizes the major actions employees need to take before retiring, the timeline for agency processing, understanding benefits choices, and more.

Please note that OPM’s guidance should be taken as a generalized guidance and educators should work with DoDEA and CHRA on specific or individual retirement-based questions.

Have Questions?

DoDEA has a department to contact with Retirement questions:

“There is a dedicated email for DoDEA employees: [email protected]. ABC-C remains committed to answering email inquiries within 48 hours. Benefits Specialists are available Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, to answer any questions you may have. The ABC-C toll free line, (877) 276-9287, will remain operational at this time, with long phone hold times due to mission essential staff and reduced hours. Customers are encouraged to use the GRB Platform for transactions, as well as email for inquiries. Our ABC-C partners are available to answer concerns related to benefits and retirement.”

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