Portability Section

Portability of Benefits

NAF to APF and APF to NAF

1. Public Law 107-107 Dec 2001 National Defense Authorization Act for 2002. (For moves on or after 12/28/2001)
   
   Synopsis: This Public Law removed the vesting requirement to remain in the former employer's retirement system (either NAF or APF), as long as the move occurs within 1 year.
   
   Memo
   Remain in NAF Election Form
   Remain in APF Election Form
   NAF Banner for OPF
   Gaining Activity Req. for Info Sheet
   NAF addresses for Employee Benefits
   
   
2. Public Law 104-106 1996 (For moves inside and outside DoD within 1 year)
   
   NAF-CSRS/FERS Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   FERS-NAF Portability Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   CSRS-NAF Portability Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   
   
3. Public Law 101-508 1990 (For moves after 1/1/87 within DoD within 3 days)
   
   NAF-CSRS/FERS Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   FERS-NAF Portability Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   CSRS-NAF Portability Election Form for moves after Aug 1996
   
   
4. DoD Portability Handbook
   
   
5. Army NAF Remittance Instructions
   
   
6. APF codes for DCPDS for employees in Army NAF Retirement/401k
   
   
7. Processing Retirements
   
   
8. CPOCMA Site (Especially Job Aids)
   
   
9. Civilian Personnel Policy
   
   
10. NAF 401(k) Information (Investments, Management)
    
    
11. OPM Benefits Authorization Letters
    
    
12. FERS Forms and Info
    
    
13. Social Security Information
    
    
14. Thrift Savings Plan Information
    
    
15. TSP-19
    
    
16. Comparisons of APF and NAF Benefits
    
    
17. OPM Info on All Civil Service Retirement Systems
    
    
18. OPM Benefits Administration Letter 02-102
    (PL 107-107 most recent)
    
    
19. OPM Benefits Administration Letter 96-107 (Good portability eligibility discussion)
    
    
20. OPM Payroll Office Letter 96-06 (Remittance of deductions/contributions)
    
    
21. NAF to APF Medical coverage rules first 31 days.