Policy and Systems

Fraud and Abuse Hot Line

Call the toll-free Fraud and Abuse Hot Line if you have reason to believe that someone is receiving railroad retirement or unemployment/sickness benefits to which (s)he is not entitled; that persons responsible for the financial affairs of minors or incompetent beneficiaries are misappropriating benefits; or that a doctor, hospital, or other provider of health care services is per-forming unnecessary or inappropriate services or is billing Medicare for services not received. You may also use the Hot Line to report any suspected misconduct by a Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) employee.

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Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) regulations, no qualified person may be discriminated against on the basis of disability. RRB programs and activities must be accessible to all qualified applicants and beneficiaries, including those who are vision- or hearing-impaired. Disabled persons needing assistance (including auxiliary aids or program information in accessible formats) should contact the nearest RRB office.

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Record of Attempts to Find Work

If you do not have good prospects of returning to work soon, you must look for work. Keep a record of your attempts to find work. You may start your record by using the form on page 12 of the UB-10 booklet. Continue your record on a separate sheet of paper or notebook.

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Benefit Reductions

Benefits are not payable to you in the full amount if you are also receiving:

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Eligibility Interviews

In order to establish your eligibility for benefits and to explain your rights and responsibilities in claiming benefits, you may be required to personally report to a Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) representative for an interview. The RRB representative will also answer any questions you may have about your benefits.

The RRB’s authority for conducting such interviews is contained in the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Failure to report for an interview could result in a loss of benefits for 30 days if you do not have a good reason for failing to report.

Fraud and Abuse Hot Line

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

Record of Attempts to Find Work

Benefit Reductions

Eligibility Interviews

Eligibility Requirements

Unemployment Benefits for Railroad Employees

Employer Reports

Management Member

Creditable Compensation