After rehire, how many years of continuous service after rehire are required to bridge prior service for longevity pay eligibility?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is how rehire affects eligibility for longevity pay through bridging prior service. For bridging to count, you must complete two full years of continuous service after you are rehired. Once you’ve hit that two-year mark, your years of prior service can be added to your service since rehire to determine eligibility for longevity pay.

This two-year threshold ensures you’ve re-established stability with the agency before counting earlier time toward longevity benefits. For example, if you had six years of service before leaving and are rehired, you can bridge that six years once you’ve accumulated two consecutive years after rehire, subject to meeting any other eligibility rules. If you don’t reach that two-year mark, the prior service isn’t bridged.