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What is NARFE?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) is a membership association of current federal employees and retirees. It is the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and preserving the pay and benefits of all federal workers and retirees.
\nNARFE is an advocate for both active and retired federal employees before Congress and the White House. NARFE sponsors and supports legislation to protect the earned benefits and general welfare of members.
\n\u00a0NARFE has two primary roles:<\/strong>
\n\uf0a7<\/span> Your Legislative Voice ~ In-house, influential lobbyists advocate on Capitol Hill on behalf of the federal community.
\n\uf0a7<\/span> Your Information resource ~ NARFE provides clear information and trusted guidance on complex federal benefits issues.<\/p>\n

What do you get with your NARFE membership? <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

As a member of NARFE you receive:
\nNARFE Magazine<\/strong> \u2014 a prime source of information and guidance on critical legislation and benefit issues. This magazine is worth the cost of membership alone. The Bill Tracker is an excellent way to see what\u2019s being considered and follow it thru the process. The Q & A section is a \u2018must read\u2019 each month \u2013 you will learn all kinds of things about the federal system.
\nAccess to a team<\/strong> of Federal Benefits Service specialists for answers to complex benefit questions. NARFE\u2019s Retirement Benefits Service Department is staffed with professionals waiting to assist you in resolving benefit and insurance problems.
\nLegislative alerts<\/strong> on issues directly impacting the federal community and an online Legislative Action Center to quickly and easily contact your member of Congress.
\nFree access<\/strong> to all archived NARFE Webinars on a wide array of subjects regarding federal employment and retirement.
\nVisit our website: www.narfe.org<\/strong><\/p>\n

How much does it cost to join NARFE?<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Membership is $48 a year<\/p>\n

Is NARFE for currently employed Federal employees?<\/span><\/h5>\n

Yes! <\/strong>Not only do they closely track the upcoming legislative proposals that may affect retirees benefits but also those that may affect active Federal workers\u2019<\/span> earned pay increases and future retirement and insurance benefits.\u00a0 See Membership: Who Can Join?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How do I join NARFE?<\/span><\/h5>\n

You can join<\/a><\/strong> at the NARFE website.\u00a0 When you are asked about Chapter membership, say Yes<\/strong> and fill in Chapter #1658<\/strong>.\u00a0 There is no charge for the first year then just $9 a year after that.<\/p>\n

Can my spouse join NARFE?<\/span><\/h5>\n

Yes!<\/strong>\u00a0 Spouses are encouraged to join<\/strong><\/a> NARFE so that they can participate in activities of the Association, vote, hold office and become more knowledgeable about federal employee and retirement benefits.<\/p>\n

Where is Sunrise CA?<\/span><\/h5>\n

There is no such place.\u00a0 The Sunrise <\/span><\/strong>Chapter 1658 meets in Roseville CA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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