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Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

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 a disability. RRB programs and activities must be accessible to all qualified applicants and beneficiaries, including those with impaired vision or hearing. Disabled persons needing assistance (including auxiliary aids or program information in accessible formats) should contact the nearest RRB office.

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Important Notices

Important Notices

 

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When Your Early Medicare Can Begin

When Your Early Medicare Can Begin

 

A. If You Have a Period of Disability

Your Medicare coverage will begin the latest of:

  • the 25th month you are entitled to retirement or disability benefits, or
  • the 30th month after your disability began.

B. If You Meet the Special Provision for Occupational Disability Annuitants

Your Medicare coverage will begin the 30th month after you have met the period of disability requirement and been entitled to an occupational disability annuity.

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Chapter 16 - How to Report

Chapter 16 - How to Report

 

If at any time after you have filed your application you find that one of the conditions previously described in this booklet applies to you, immediately notify the RRB in writing. The notice should be sent to the RRB field office at the address shown on the receipt for your application. However, if you wish, you may also visit that office or call an RRB representative toll-free at (877) 772-5772.
 
When you report an event, be sure to include all of the following:

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Chapter 15 - Why Disability Annuitants Must Report Work and Earnings

Chapter 15 - Why Disability Annuitants Must Report Work and Earnings

 

Disability annuitants may perform some work, but the law limits how much money or income a disability annuitant may earn and still continue to receive disability benefits. In addition, some types of work may indicate that the annuitant has recovered from their disability.
 
To determine if and how work will affect a disability annuitant's benefits, the RRB looks at the following factors:

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Chapter 14 - Reporting Requirements

Chapter 14 - Reporting Requirements

 

Rights to benefits under the Railroad Retirement Act also carry responsibilities for reporting work, earnings, and certain other events that may affect your right to receive disability benefits. The RRB informs you of events you are obligated to report, and, if you do not comply, benefit overpayments can occur that have to be repaid, sometimes with interest and penalties. In some cases, failure to report may constitute a criminal violation under Title 45, U.S.C., section 231(l) or other criminal or civil statutes of law.

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Part IV - Your Responsibility for Reporting Events

Part IV - Your Responsibility for Reporting Events

 

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Chapter 13 - Continuing Disability Review

Chapter 13 - Continuing Disability Review

 

Until you reach full retirement age (FRA), your work activity and earnings will be evaluated to see if you are able to do "regular work." Also, work performed after your disability annuity begins may indicate "medical recovery," regardless of the amount of your earnings. If this happens, you will be asked for additional information about your medical condition and the RRB may request that you submit new medical evidence and/or undergo a medical examination(s).
 

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Types of Medicare Coverage

Types of Medicare Coverage

 

Medicare is a 2-part Federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older and certain disabled people. One part is Hospital insurance (also called Part A). The other part is Medical insurance (also called Part B).

Hospital insurance can help pay for:

  • medically necessary inpatient hospital care;
  • inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility; and
  • care in your home by a home health agency.

Medical insurance can help pay for:

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Chapter 12 - What is Medical Recovery?

Chapter 12 - What is Medical Recovery?

 

Work performed and the amount of earnings a person makes may indicate that the person medically recovered from their disability. A person has medically recovered from a disability if, based on medical evidence or work performed by the individual, it is determined that the individual is able to return to:

  • regular work, or
  • substantial gainful activity (SGA), or
  • work in the individual's regular railroad occupation or similar occupation.
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