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Q&A: RRB Appeals Procedures

Q&A: RRB Appeals Procedures
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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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Self-Service Options Available for RRB Customers

Self-Service Options Available for RRB Customers
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Spend less time on hold and get what you need when you need it! There are self-serve options, available 24/7, for requesting information and conducting business with the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). Customers can request the following documents and get the following information online by visiting myRRB or by using the automated menus on the toll-free number (877-772-5772):

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Program Letter UI-C-232

Program Letter UI-C-232

 

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Please share this information with the appropriate members of your staff who file service and compensation reporting forms for employees of your organization.

Program Letter 2016-01

Program Letter 2016-01

 

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Please distribute this notice to all individuals within your organization who may need the information in connection with their work.

Creditable and Taxable Compensation

The 2016 railroad retirement tax rates and maximum compensation bases are as follows:

Q&A: Comparison of Benefits Under Railroad Retirement and Social Security

Q&A: Comparison of Benefits Under Railroad Retirement and Social Security
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Annuity rates under the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA) are generally higher than the benefit rates paid under the Social Security Act, especially for railroad employees who have 30 or more years of creditable railroad service. These higher rates can be attributed to the additional retirement taxes paid by employers and employees covered under the RRA.

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