Overview
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan. It is an essential part of FERS and a great supplement to CSRS.
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Plan Participation
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in TSP contributing 5% of basic salary each pay period. Contributions are payroll deducted and placed into the traditional balance of the established TSP account.
To learn about the tax treatment of your contributions, visit the Traditional and Roth TSP Contributions | The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) webpage.
Learn more about the TSP Basics on TSP’s website.
Contributions
Annual Limits
To see the contribution limits for the current year, visit the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contribution Limits webpage.
Contribution Changes
Unless you make a TSP election as a new employee on USAS Onboarding Manager, changes to your contributions are made in myPay. Changes to your TSP fund allocations are made through the TSP Account Access or by calling the ThriftLine (1-877-968-3778).
Informational TSP Videos
Please note that only videos identified as “USOPM” are authorized by OPM and the TSP.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) will be conducting free Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) webinars. Registration is required for these events. To view the webinars schedule and to register, go to the TSP WEBINARS section