PIT Buyback Program InformationThe PIT Buyback Program allows family members who worked as Part-time, Intermittent, Temporary (PIT) employees in U.S. embassies between 1989-1998 to purchase credit towards retirement benefits for their government service. All eligible candidates are urged to apply. Instructions and information will be updated on this page as they are received from the Office of Retirement.
PIT Buyback Instructions and Information (chronological - most recent first)
September 15, 2006 - Apply for the PIT Buyback Program before August 2008 Deadline
August 21, 2006 - Age/Service Requirements; Computation of Retirement Annuity; Application to make Service Credit Payment - SF3108; Application for Service Credit - DS5001
April 13, 2006 - Update on Applications
February 27, 2006 - Necessary Application Requirements
January 18, 2006 - Application Instructions; Sample Cover Letter
Office of Retirement Contact Information
Please visit the Office of Retirement's Website at www.RNet.state.gov. Please send all questions to RETServices@state.gov. The Office of Retirement's toll-free number is (866) 224-9053 or direct at (202) 261-8960.
Address:
Department of State
Office of Retirement (HR/RET)
Room H-620, SA-1
2401 E Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20522-0108
Fax: (202) 261-8988
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