Publications for Federal Benefits Officers

• Administration Letters
• Handbooks
• Pamphlets and Forms
• Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations

Administration Letters

• Benefits Administration Letters - These pages contain the Benefits Administration Letters (BALs) used for program administration. The BALs provide guidance to agencies on various aspects of Federal benefits administration.
• Financial Management Letters - OPM ceased publication of the Financial Management Letters on December 30, 2000.  Starting with 2001, this information is now published in Benefits Administration Letters in the 300 series.
• Payroll Office Letters - OPM ceased publication of the Payroll Office Letters on December 30, 2000.   Starting with 2001, this information is now published in Benefits Administration Letters in the 300 series.
• Federal Medical Evidence of Record (FEDMER) - Under the Federal Employee's Retirement System (FERS) law, entitlement to Social Security disability benefits affects an individual's eligibility to the OPM-administered disability program. Under FEDMER, both OPM and SSA will receive the same medical records at the time of application.

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Handbooks

• CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll Offices - These pages contain the CSRS and FERS Handbook for Personnel and Payroll Offices used to advise Federal agencies about various aspects of benefits administration.
• FEHB Handbook - The Handbook is a source of detailed guidance on the FEHB Program for both agency officials and enrollees.
• FEGLI Handbook - Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program handbook.
• FERS Transfer Handbook - Information for employees who have an option to transfer to FERS.
• Social Security Handbook - Handbook on the SSA website.

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Pamphlets and Forms

• Guides to Federal Benefits - The Guides provide summary information on the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Programs, plus the plans participating in the programs.
• Life Insurance (FEGLI) Forms and Publications - Publications and pamphlets relating to the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance program
• OPM Electronic Forms Page - information and various automated forms templates that may be used for benefits administration.
• Retirement and Insurance Publications - Publications and pamphlets relating to Federal retirement and insurance.

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Many more HR resources are available from the HR Administrators Main Page.