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The TSP Open Season will be from November 15, 2001, through January 31, 2002. During this open season, the contribution limit for Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) employees will increase from 11 to 12 percent of basic pay, and the limit for Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees will increase from 6 to 7 percent. Use of Employee Express is mandatory to enroll and increase or decrease your contribution. What is Employee Express?
Employee Express is an automated system that puts you in control of processing your TSP elections, along with other discretionary personnel and payroll actions. Each new employee receives an Employee Express PIN by mail from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). You use your PIN along with your SSN to access Employee Express by calling 478.757.3085, toll-free at 800.827.6290, or TDD 478.757.3117; or by visiting the OPM Employee Express Web site. If you need a replacement PIN, call the OPM Help Desk at 478.757.3030. You will receive it in about 1 week.Is a separate TSP PIN needed to conduct other important TSP business?
Yes! TSP provides a separate "TSP" PIN that allows you to access the TSP Thriftline and Web site. With your TSP PIN and SSN, you can do some things that can't be done through Employee Express. For instance, at any time, you can change the allocation among the five funds; make interfund transfers; check withdrawal status, loan and account balances and return rates; and change your TSP PIN. To obtain a TSP PIN, access the TSP Web site, or call the TSP ThriftLine at 504.255.8777. You will receive the PIN in about 1 week.Where can I get additional information about the TSP?
For more information, visit the Customs Intranet Web site, the TSP site, or the TSP ThriftLine at 504.255.8777. You may also contact HRM, Employee Services Division, at 202.927.3900. |
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