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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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Q&A: Reporting Events That Can Affect Retirement Benefits

Individuals are responsible for reporting certain events to the RRB in order to prevent benefit overpayments. This edition of our questions and answers series covers which events should be reported. 

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Q&A: Reporting Events That Can Affect Retirement Benefits

Individuals are responsible for reporting certain events to the RRB in order to prevent benefit overpayments. This edition of our questions and answers series covers which events should be reported. 



 

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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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Q&A: Medicare for Railroad Families 

This edition of our questions and answers series provides an overview of Medicare, including eligibility and coverage. 

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Q&A: Medicare for Railroad Families 

This edition of our questions and answers series provides an overview of Medicare, including eligibility and coverage. 



 

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Benefit Information

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Benefits for railroad employees unable to work because of illness or injury.
 
Total and occupational disability benefits for railroad employees.
 
Conduct RRB business and view account information 24/7.
 
 
 
 

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.
Online Services
Benefit Online Services
Conduct RRB business and view account information 24/7.
 
 
 
 
 

Recent Updates

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 17th Jul 2019

 

NRRIT Quarterly Update for period ending 03-31-2019

Update | 2nd May 2019

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 30th Apr 2019

 

2019 Compliance Report - Plain Writing Initiative

Update | 22nd Apr 2019

 

Program Letter 2019-02

Update | 10th Apr 2019

 

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News Releases

Q&A: Unemployment & Sickness Benefits

Update | 17th Jul 2019

 

Chaney Rejoins Management Member’s Office

Update | 24th Jun 2019

 

Q&A: Reporting Events That Can Affect Retirement Benefits

Update | 18th Jun 2019

 

RRB Issues Statements of Service

Update | 28th May 2019

 

Q&A: Medicare for Railroad Families

Update | 1st May 2019

 

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Spotlight

2018 Supreme Court Decision on Stock Transactions
Update | 12th Jun 2019

 

RRB Contingency Plan
Update | 4th Dec 2017

 

COLAs and Wage-Indexed Amounts
Update | 6th May 2017

 

Office of the Labor Member Educational Materials
Update | 6th May 2017

 

Pay Your Debt Online
Update | 29th Sep 2016

 

FY 2016 Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
Update | 12th Jun 2017

 

 

 

 
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Last Updated: 07/18/2019