COLAs and Timing Federal Retirement

Snippet of Article: "...a FERS retiree generally isn’t eligible for a COLA until reaching age 62. For FERS employees who aren’t eligible for a COLA during their first year or more on the annuity roll, their first COLA after becoming eligible will be for the full amount, no matter in which month that eligibility occurs. ..."

Source: www.fedweek.com