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Answers to common questions. Highthree gives estimates only, so check your records, your agency HR office and OPM.

What do I enter, and where do I find it?

Enter your birth date, the date your federal service started, the date you plan to retire and your High-3 average salary. Service dates and pay are listed on your SF-50 and on your leave and earnings statement. Check your records before you rely on a number.

What is the FERS supplement, and why does my income drop at 62?

The FERS annuity supplement is an extra payment some FERS retirees receive until age 62. When it ends, your monthly income falls to the basic pension. The Compare chart shows this drop for each retire date. If you work after retiring, the earnings test can reduce the supplement.

How does survivor reduction work in the estimate?

A survivor benefit lowers your own annuity so that your survivor receives a monthly amount after you. Highthree shows your pension after the reduction and the monthly amount your survivor gets. You can choose none, partial or full.

How do I compare three retire dates?

Open Compare and choose up to three retire dates. The chart shows monthly income by age for each date, and the table lists pension, supplement and income before and after 62.

What does the earliest-date list mean?

It shows the first day each retirement rule is met, from your birth date and service start: MRA plus 30, MRA plus 10, age 60 with 20 years and age 62 with 5 years. Tap a row to set your retire date to that day.

How do I save and rename estimates?

Tap Save on the Estimate screen. In Scenarios, swipe a row to rename or delete it.

How do I restore Pro?

Choose Restore Purchase in the app, signed in with the same Apple Account that bought Pro. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

What is free and what is Pro?

Free includes the basic result, the earliest-date list and 3 saved estimates. Pro adds special groups (law enforcement, firefighter, air traffic), the FERS supplement and income timeline, survivor options, compare 3 dates, unlimited saved estimates and PDF export.

Is this an official calculation?

No. Highthree is an independent app and gives estimates only. It is not affiliated with OPM or any agency. Check your numbers with your agency HR office and OPM.

How do I delete my data?

Delete a saved estimate inside the app, or delete the app to remove everything. Your data is stored only on your device.

Still need help?

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