§ 831.403 Eligibility to make voluntary contributions

5 CFR 831.403(a)(a) Voluntary contributions may be made only by—

5 CFR 831.403(a)(1)(1) Employees (including phased retirees) or Members currently subject to CSRS, and

5 CFR 831.403(a)(2)(2) Applicants for retirement, including phased retirees who apply for full retirement status under subpart Q of this part.

5 CFR 831.403(b)(b) Voluntary contributions may not be accepted from an employee, Member, or applicant for retirement who—

5 CFR 831.403(b)(1)(1) Has not deposited amounts covering all creditable civilian service performed by him or her; or

5 CFR 831.403(b)(2)(2) Has previously received a refund of voluntary contributions and who has not been reemployed subject to CSRS after a separation of more than 3 calendar days.

5 CFR 831.403(c)(c) An employee or Member covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including an employee or Member who elected to transfer or was automatically placed in FERS, may not open a voluntary contributions account or make additional contributions to an existing voluntary contribution account.