Human Resources Division (HRD) - Benefits - Non Pay Status/LWOP

Leave Without Pay (LWOP)

LWOP is an approved absence, requested by the employee and approved by the supervisor.

• for LWOP of 80 hours or more granted because of a workers compensation injury or illness, or
• for LWOP of 80 hours or more granted for performance of active military duty (requires a copy of the military duty orders), or
• for any other LWOP that is granted for more than 30 days, and
• for any extensions of LWOP, and
• for Return To Duty

Placement in Non Pay Status

This is a condition of employment for employees with a seasonal work schedule.

Yes:

• for Placement in Nonpay Status, and
• for Placement in Pay Status

Furlough

This is a temporary non pay and non duty status because of lack of funds or other nondisciplinary reasons. Consult Staffing Specialist before initiating action.

Yes:

• for Furlough, and
• for Return to Duty

Suspension

This is a temporary non pay and non duty status for disciplinary reasons. Consult Employee Relations Specialist before initiating action.

Yes:

• for Suspension, and
• for Return to Duty

Absence Without Leave (AWOL)

No

Accrual of annual
and sick leave

Retirement coverage

Coverage continues at no cost to the employee for non pay time.

Health Insurance

FEHB enrollment continues for up to 365 days in non pay status. The Government contribution continues while employee is in non pay status, and the Government advances the employee share of FEHB to the health plan. The employee must respond to the FEHB options memo regarding repayment of the FEHB premiums. Previous periods of non pay status count toward the 365 days if the employee does not return to duty for at least 4 consecutive months.

Life Insurance

Coverage continues for 12 consecutive months in a non pay status without cost to the employee or to the agency. Previous time in non pay status counts toward the 12 months if the employee does not return to duty for at least 4 consecutive months.

Thrift Savings Plan

Employees should refer to the TSP Fact Sheet - Effect of Non Pay Status on TSP Participation (http://www.tsp.gov/forms/oc95-4w.pdf (PDF; 80Kb).

Flexible Spending Account

Employees should refer to the FSA Quick Reference Guide on Leave Without Pay, at https://www.fsafeds.com/forms/qrglwop.pdf (PDF; 51Kb).

Federal Dental and Vision Insurance

When a deduction is missed, the premiums may be double deducted until caught up, or the employee may be directly billed by BENEFEDS. Unpaid direct bills may result in termination of coverage. Contact BENEFEDS at 1-877-888-FEDS (1-877-888-3337) or email Service@BENEFEDS.com for premium payment questions.

Long Term Care Insurance

If you pay for Federal Long Term Care Insurance through payroll deductions, you must pay your premiums directly and timely while in non pay status, or your coverage will be cancelled. Call the Customer Service Center at LTC Partners at 1-800-LTC-FEDS (1-800-582-3337) (TTY 1-800-843-3557) to make alternative payment arrangements.

Within-grade increase for General Schedule

Waiting Period for Step:

2 - 3 - 4

5 - 6 - 7

8 - 9 - 10

Non Pay Time Allowed:

2 work weeks (80 hours for full time employee)

4 work weeks (160 hours for full time employee)

6 work weeks (240 hours for full time employee)

Within-grade increase for Federal Wage System

Waiting Period for Step:

2

3

4 - 5

Non Pay Time Allowed:

1 work week (40 hours for full time employee)

3 work weeks (120 hours for full time employee)

4 work weeks (160 hours for full time employee)

Time-in-grade
Requirements

Any non pay status is creditable service.

Completion of Career Tenure

The first 30 calendar days of non pay for each period of absence is creditable.

Completion of
Probation

A total of 22 work days in non pay status is creditable service.