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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to apply for and claim them.

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Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This edition of our questions and answers series describes the unemployment and sickness benefits provided to railroad employees, their eligibility requirements, and how to apply for and claim them.



 

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Social Security Fairness Act Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Social Security Fairness Act. (Updated 6/12/2025)

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Social Security Fairness Act Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Social Security Fairness Act. (Updated 6/12/2025)



 

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REEF Act Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act. (Updated 6/20/2025)

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REEF Act Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness (REEF) Act. (Updated 6/20/2025)



 

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RRB Issues Statements of Service

During the first half of June, the RRB will mail a Certificate of Service Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) to every railroad employee who had creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year.

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RRB Issues Statements of Service

During the first half of June, the RRB will mail a Certificate of Service Months and Compensation (Form BA-6) to every railroad employee who had creditable railroad compensation in the previous calendar year.



 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions on a variety of topics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions on a variety of topics.



 

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Benefit Information

Retirement
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Benefits for retired railroad employees and their families.
 
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Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
 
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
 
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Benefit Information

Retirement
Retirement
Benefits for retired railroad employees and their families.
Survivor
Survivor
Benefits for survivors of deceased railroad employees.
Unemployment
Unemployment
Benefits for unemployed railroad workers.
Sickness
Sickness
Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
Disability
Disability
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
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Recent Updates

NRRIT Quarterly Update for period ending 3-31-2025

Update | 30th Apr 2025

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 28th Apr 2025

 

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 30th Jan 2025

 

RRB Reminders for 2025

Update | 11th Dec 2024

 

Surcharge in RUIA Tax Rate for 2025

Update | 17th Oct 2024

 

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News Releases

Q&A: Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

Update | 5th Jun 2025

 

RRB Issues Statements of Service

Update | 14th May 2025

 

Q&A: Longevity of Railroad Retirement Annuitants

Update | 2nd May 2025

 

Q&A: Railroad Retirement Survivor Benefits

Update | 2nd Apr 2025

 

Q&A: SSFA and its Impact on Annuities

Update | 3rd Mar 2025

 

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Spotlight

RRB Agency Impact Summary - (Sept 2024)
Update | 23rd Oct 2024

 

2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar Video
Update | 19th Mar 2024

 

Disability Application Processing Time
Update | 5th May 2025

 

Reviewing Form BA-6
Update | 1st Jul 2024

 

COLAs and Wage-Indexed Amounts
Update | 16th Oct 2024

 

RRB Contingency Plan
Update | 1st Nov 2024

 

 

 

 
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Last Updated: 06/24/2025