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Procedures Governing Appeals Under the Railroad Retirement Act and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act

Procedures Governing Appeals Under the Railroad Retirement Act and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act

 

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Employee Age and Service Annuities

Employee Age and Service Annuities

 

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Railroad Retirement Benefits for Students

Railroad Retirement Benefits for Students

 

Background

This document contains important information regarding student benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA). We recommend that you read this information before you start filling out your statements.

Why This Is Important

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Special Guaranty in Employee and Spouse Annuities

Special Guaranty in Employee and Spouse Annuities

 

Overview

This booklet is issued for the purpose of general information. Certain limitations, exceptions and special cases are not covered.

The booklet is presented to you section by section as it appears in print. Links to each section are listed in the menu on the left.

Background

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General Conditions Under Which a Person is Entitled to a Railroad Retirement Divorced Spouse Annuity

General Conditions Under Which a Person is Entitled to a Railroad Retirement Divorced Spouse Annuity

 

Age Requirement

When all eligibility requirements are met and you file an application, a divorced spouse annuity based on your age can begin as explained in Chart 1. Chart 2 explains Full Retirement Age (FRA). 

Chart 1 - Determining Your Age Requirement

If the employee is at least:

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RRB National Telephone Service

RRB National Telephone Service

 

Call the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) at 877-772-5772 to use our automated services or speak to a representative. Press 1 to use the automated self-service menu or press 2 to hear recorded RRB information 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays. Press 3 to speak with a debt recovery specialist for non-Medicare related debt repayment options or press 4 to speak with a representative between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays, except federal holidays.

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International Direct Deposit Form

International Direct Deposit Form

 

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Separation and Dismissal Allowances Under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts

Separation and Dismissal Allowances Under the Railroad Retirement and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts

 

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Customer Service Plan

Customer Service Plan

 

STANDARDS
When you apply for these benefits under the Railroad Retirement or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Acts, you can expect us to process your application within the number of calendar days shown below.

Type of application

We will make a decision within...

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Home School Checklist

Home School Checklist

 

The Railroad Retirement Board needs up-to-date information about the student's home schooling to determine continued entitlement to benefits as a full-time student. This form is a checklist of the documentation needed in addition to the enclosed Form G-315 Student Questionnaire.

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