Anonymous
12/04/2025 11:08
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
He should submit a SF 2809 to his agency or possibly to OPM depending on where his paperwork is in the process— they will accept it as long as its postmarked before the end of open season. Go look on reddit (subreddits for fednews, fedemployees and VERA/DRP) and you can find more info. Or google for OPM BAL 24-103.
This but HR should have sent him something on the steps so he should reach out to his former agency HR too.
Anonymous
12/04/2025 08:35
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Anonymous wrote:Thank you!!!
You’re welcome! Email might also be a good option. Good luck!
Anonymous
12/03/2025 20:03
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Thank you!!!
Anonymous
12/03/2025 20:02
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Anonymous wrote:Husband retired 9/30. Not a peep from OPM about an annuitant number: probably because of the shut down.
Nobody answers emails.
Nobody answers the phone.
Open enrollment ends on Monday.
Is anyone else dealing with this and have you found a solution? I'm panicking.
He should submit a SF 2809 to his agency or possibly to OPM depending on where his paperwork is in the process— they will accept it as long as its postmarked before the end of open season. Go look on reddit (subreddits for fednews, fedemployees and VERA/DRP) and you can find more info. Or google for OPM BAL 24-103.
Anonymous
12/03/2025 19:53
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
That stink. My spouse retired and has no information. Luckily for us I am still a federal employee.
Anonymous
12/03/2025 11:56
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Call person who did his retirement paperwork. See if they have a number.
Anonymous
12/03/2025 11:55
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Anonymous wrote:Husband retired 9/30. Not a peep from OPM about an annuitant number: probably because of the shut down.
Nobody answers emails.
Nobody answers the phone.
Open enrollment ends on Monday.
Is anyone else dealing with this and have you found a solution? I'm panicking.
When did he submit his papers to his employing agency? It does take some time.
I retired that same date but I submitted my papers at least a month prior. I've rec'd my cashed out leave and my first annuity.
Your agency processes before sending to OPM. So I'd start with that agency and ask for process/status.
Anonymous
12/03/2025 09:59
Subject: Husband a fed retiree - but OPM hasn't given him an annuitant # yet - can't access open enrollment
Husband retired 9/30. Not a peep from OPM about an annuitant number: probably because of the shut down.
Nobody answers emails.
Nobody answers the phone.
Open enrollment ends on Monday.
Is anyone else dealing with this and have you found a solution? I'm panicking.
Nobody answers emails.
Nobody answers the phone.
Open enrollment ends on Monday.
Is anyone else dealing with this and have you found a solution? I'm panicking.