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FAQ: Benefit Flexibilities during the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020 (CARWA), and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) boost unemployment benefits for railroad workers affected by the pandemic. (3/23/21) 

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FAQ: Benefit Flexibilities during the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Continued Assistance to Rail Workers Act of 2020 (CARWA), and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) boost unemployment benefits for railroad workers affected by the pandemic. (3/23/21) 



 

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Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes in 2021

The amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2021, while the tax rates on employers and employees will stay the same.

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Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes in 2021

The amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2021, while the tax rates on employers and employees will stay the same.



 

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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 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 claim them.



 

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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.
myRRB
myRRB
Secure service options for conducting personal business with us online.
 
 
 
 
 

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