Account security: Enter Employee ID, password, MFA codes, banking changes and other sensitive account information only inside the official LiteBlue USPS.gov portal.
Review retirement resources early
MyHR centralizes retirement information and applications. Employees nearing eligibility may also have access to eRetire for estimates and retirement-process steps.
Save records before separation
Keep personal copies of important pay, tax, benefits and service records you may need after employee-system access changes.
Coordinate health and retirement choices
PSHB, life insurance, survivor elections and TSP decisions have separate rules. Use current OPM, TSP and USPS guidance for each program.
Build a final-month checklist
Confirm mailing address, direct-deposit information, contact details and pending payroll or leave questions before separation.
Frequently asked questions
Should I wait until the last month to start retirement planning?
No. USPS provides retirement planning resources well before the final separation window.
Where should I verify final retirement rules?
Use current USPS/MyHR, OPM and TSP sources because eligibility and election details can change.
Official sources
Verify time-sensitive details with the current USPS source.
Additional reading
Related third-party guide: More eRetire reading ↗
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