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Allotments FAQ

How much money will be allotted back to my agency?

Only the amount of your FEHB contribution will be allotted back to your agency.� If your FEHB contribution changes, the allotment will change.�

What is the difference in order of precedence for deductions from pay between those who participate in premium conversion and those who opt-out?

FEHB premiums deducted from the pay of a participating employee are deducted BEFORE FICA and Federal income taxes. When an employee waives participation in premium conversion, FEHB premiums will continue to be deducted from the pay after FICA and Federal income taxes.� In all cases, deductions for CSRS or FERS will continue to be made first.

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How much money will be allotted back to my agency?	Only the amount of your FEHB contribution will be allotted back to your agency.� If your FEHB contribution changes, the allotment will change.�
What is the difference in order of precedence for deductions from pay between those who participate in premium conversion and those who opt-out?	FEHB premiums deducted from the pay of a participating employee are deducted BEFORE FICA and Federal income taxes. When an employee waives participation in premium conversion, FEHB premiums will continue to be deducted from the pay after FICA and Federal income taxes.� In all cases, deductions for CSRS or FERS will continue to be made first.