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Retiree Earnings Limits Increase in 2019

Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2019 without having their benefits reduced as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases.

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Retiree Earnings Limits Increase in 2019

Railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2019 without having their benefits reduced as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases.



 

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Retirement Benefits Will Increase in 2019

Most railroad retirement annuities will increase in January 2019 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2017 to the corresponding period of the current year.

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Retirement Benefits Will Increase in 2019

Most railroad retirement annuities will increase in January 2019 due to a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2017 to the corresponding period of the current year.



 

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Q&A: Dual Benefit Payments

This edition of our questions and answers series describes how the RRB adjusts dual benefit payments when individuals are eligible for social security benefits and/or other benefit payments.

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Q&A: Dual Benefit Payments

This edition of our questions and answers series describes how the RRB adjusts dual benefit payments when individuals are eligible for social security benefits and/or other benefit payments.



 

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Sequestration Rate Adjusted, Affected Benefits to Rise

Starting October 1, 2018, the RRB will reduce railroad unemployment and sickness insurance benefits by 6.2 percent, down from the current 6.6 percent reduction, as required by law.

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Sequestration Rate Adjusted, Affected Benefits to Rise

Starting October 1, 2018, the RRB will reduce railroad unemployment and sickness insurance benefits by 6.2 percent, down from the current 6.6 percent reduction, as required by law.



 

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

Recent Updates

Railroad Job Vacancy List

Update | 18th Oct 2018

 

Surcharge in RUIA Contribution Rate

Update | 12th Oct 2018

 

Notices Published in the Federal Register

Update | 11th Oct 2018

 

FY 2020 Budget Submission

Update | 28th Sep 2018

 

Railroad Retirement Handbook

Update | 24th Sep 2018

 

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News Releases

Retirement Benefits Will Increase in 2019

Update | 17th Oct 2018

 

Retiree Earnings Limits Increase in 2019

Update | 17th Oct 2018

 

Q&A: Dual Benefit Payments

Update | 25th Sep 2018

 

Sequestration Rate Adjusted, Affected Benefits to Rise

Update | 21st Sep 2018

 

Q&A: The Importance of a Current Connection

Update | 23rd Aug 2018

 

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Spotlight

Recent Supreme Court Decision - Wisconsin Central Ltd. et al v. United States
Update | 29th Sep 2018

 

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: 10/18/2018