Retiree ID Cards and Payroll Taxes

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USCG/PHS/NOAA Retirees: The following information is provided for your awareness.

1.  USID CARDS - As described in attached DoD policy guidance issued on 8 Sep 2020, use of expired USID cards for uniformed retirees, dependents, and annuitants has been extended through JUNE 30, 2021.  You are still encouraged to check with RAPIDS facilities in your area to see if they are issuing ID cards at: https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ 

2.  IS MY MILITARY RETIREMENT PAY AFFECTED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY TAX DEFERRAL DUE TO COVID-19: NO - Military retirement pay is not considered earned income and no Social Security payroll taxes (also known as Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes) are withheld from uniformed USCG/PHS/NOAA retirement pay.

 

Bob Hinds, MS

Retiree Services Program Manager

www.dcms.uscg.mil/retiree

USCG Commandant (CG-13)

Office: 202-475-5451

E-Mail: Robert.C.Hinds@uscg.mil

USCG CWO4 (Ret), Honorary CG MCPO