FERS Withhold Code (K vs KF)
I worked for the government from July 2012 – June 2022 and always had FERS code K (0.8% withhold). I left the government for private sector from June 2022 - December 2024 (18 mo) and then came back into the government on a Career Conditional Appointment December 2024 and now on my LES I am seeing FERS code KF with 4.4% withhold. I've reported this to HR because the below OPM publication states "“An individual hired in 2014 or later will be subject to original FERS (Code K) if the individual on Dec 31, 2012 was covered under FERS" however they are telling me that's not correct, but of course can't tell me why. I can't be the only person to have left and come back. Anyone in a similar situation to me able to help me out and let me know their experience and offer advice on what to do as my HR doesn't respond with more than one word answers.