Narfe.org - Federal Employee Retirement Service

Founded in 1921, the aim of NARFE is to improve and protect the retirement benefits of federal employees, their families, and pensioners. People who have become members of NARFE are in a better position to influence legislation concerning their retirement benefits. It’s a complicated issue at the very best of times, and NARFE provides its members with both the information and resources necessary for them to pursue and bring about change. Furthermore, it provides solutions to retirement-related problems, in the form of a monthly magazine and newsletters. Becoming a member of NARFE, also means that you are qualified to receive certain privileges, such as long-term care, dental care, services related to hotel accommodation and travel offers. In addition, members are informed of any changes made to the retirement bill, such as the GPO and WEP, in other words, any changes to legislation that directly affect their lives and lifestyles. NARFE represents a wide range of government services including the Civil Retirement System (CSRS), the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and even retirement benefits from independent agencies. Benefits include: assertive legislative representation at federal and state levels, a Mastercard program, travel packages, a supportive network, among others.