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Railroad Retirement Handbook, 2009 |
| Introduction |
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This handbook describes the history, operations and financing of the
retirement, disability, survivor, and health insurance programs provided under
Federal law for railroad workers and their families, as well as the unemployment
and sickness insurance program provided for railroad employees.
For many years this book has been utilized by officials of railway management,
rail labor, government and beneficiaries, as well as by students of social
insurance programs and pension systems. It was designed to provide a convenient
reference for those requiring a comprehensive single source of information on
the development and character of the railroad retirement/survivor and
unemployment/sickness benefit programs.
This edition reflects the laws in effect as of July 2009. Certain limitations,
exceptions and special cases are not covered. Further information may be
obtained by contacting the Railroad Retirement Board toll-free at 1-877-772-5772
or by visiting the agency’s Web site.
We trust that this publication will continue to serve as an authoritative and useful
source of information on the railroad retirement and unemployment insurance
systems. |
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