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Proposal could let injured federal first responders keep retirement benefits

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is accepting public comments through Sept. 21 on a proposal that would affect retirement pay for federal first responders who move to less demanding jobs after duty-related illness or injury.

Published Jul 23, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Federal first responders have special retirement benefits — but if a duty-related illness or injury forces them into a less demanding government job, they lose those benefits.