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The OPM Retirement Backlog Is Shrinking. So Why Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Still Taking 109 Days?

The OPM Retirement Backlog Is Shrinking. So Why Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Still Taking 109 Days?

The OPM Retirement Backlog Is Shrinking. So Why Is Your Federal Employee Retirement Still Taking 109 Days?Gigi Bodwin
Published on: 19/08/2026

OPM's backlog hit a 2026 low, but federal employee retirement claims still average 109 days. Here's what that costs you and how to protect your income.

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