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Open Government Initiative at Railroad Retirement Board

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Overview

The three principles of the Open Government Directive are transparency, participation, and collaboration that form the cornerstone of an open government. These principles were set forth in the memorandum on Transparency and Open Government, issued by the President on January 21, 2009.

Transparency promotes accountability by providing the public with information about what the government is doing.

Q&A: Railroad Retirement Survivor Benefits

Under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA), monthly survivor annuities may be payable to a railroad employee’s widow(er), children, and select other dependents. Lump-sum death benefits may also be payable to qualified survivors.

The following questions and answers describe railroad retirement survivor benefit eligibility requirements and provide benefit-related information.

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When Can A Widow(er) Retire? Handout

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When Can I Retire? - Spouse Handout

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When Can I Retire? - Employee Handout

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Q&A: RRB Appeals Procedures

Persons claiming retirement, disability, or survivor annuities or unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) have the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. The following questions and answers describe the RRB’s appeals process for individuals whose claims under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) or Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (RUIA) are denied, or who are dissatisfied with decisions on their claims.

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Railroad Unemployment and Sickness Benefits

This publication is issued for general information, and does not cover certain limitations, exceptions, and special cases.

INTRODUCTION
The Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act provides qualified railroad employees with benefits to restore part of their lost wages arising from periods of unemployment or sickness (including health conditions related to the employee's pregnancy, miscarriage, or childbirth).

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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 representative between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. weekdays, except federal holidays.

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