Coverage Determination Application
Online Tool for HR Specialists and Benefits Counselors
OPM has developed the Coverage Determination Application (CDA), the first
of the Program-wide tools envisioned by the Retirement Systems Modernization
(RSM) initiative. This tool was developed for Agency staff who perform
retirement coverage determinations. The CDA accurately determines the
correct retirement coverage for Federal employees when they first enter
into duty, transfer agencies, convert from one type of appointment to
another, or re-enter Federal employment after a period of separation.
The CDA is designed to:
- Assist Agency HR staff to determine the correct retirement coverage
at the point they are bringing an employee on board
- Capture and access employee data
- Improve the accuracy of coverage determinations by automating complex
coverage rules
- Validate prior coverage determinations
Determining the appropriate retirement plan is dependent on having precise
and complete information. The CDA's online format captures an employee's
service history, and the automated process applies complex rules to the
appointment information and determines the correct retirement coverage
for that employee.
The benefits of the CDA include:
- Online access readily available to HR staff
- Easy to use, intuitive navigation
- Interactive, web-based training
How to Apply for CDA Access
Instructions:
To apply for access to the CDA, select the CDA User Profile Form link
in the left menu and follow the steps below. You can complete the form
on your computer in PDF and print it, or print the form and complete it
by hand. For security purposes, we are only accepting CDA User Profile
forms via fax, and will not accept email attachments.
Only apply for CDA access if you are responsible for making retirement
coverage determinations.
- Select the CDA User Profile Form link in the left menu. This will
launch the CDA User Profile Form (OPM 1676) in PDF format.
- Complete Section I (Applicant Information) of the CDA User Profile
Form. Be sure to provide all necessary information.
- Please read, understand, and comply with the OPM Computer User
Responsibilities as shown on page 3 of the CDA User Profile Form.
- Have your supervisor complete Section II and provide signature as
indicated.
- This form MUST be printed and signed by both you and your supervisor.
- Fax the completed CDA User Profile Form, including page 3, to
(202) 606-2060 or (202) 606-0910.
- For Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff responsible
for making retirement coverage determinations, you must contact Sandy
Hoffmann, Office of Human Resources, Oversight Group, at (703) 947-1611,
or email sandra.hoffman@dhs.gov.
OPM will not process your application for access to the CDA without
appropriate authorization from your central office.
Once OPM approves your application, you will be contacted with instructions
for accessing the CDA.
If you have any questions about applying for access to the CDA, please
call
(800) 239-2492 or email us at CDAHelp@opm.gov.