What if I don't make an election?

(a) If your qualifying retirement coverage error was not previously corrected and you fail to make an election within the time limit under § 839.611(a), your retirement coverage is summarized in the following chart: If you are in: And you belong in: You are considered to have elected: CSRS or CSRS Offset FERS CSRS Offset. FERS CSRS, CSRS Offset or Social Security-Only FERS. CSRS or CSRS Offset Social Security-Only CSRS Offset. (b) If your qualifying retirement coverage error was previously corrected and you fail to make an election within the time limit under § 839.611(b), you are considered to have elected to remain in your current retirement plan.