Railroad Retirement Board updates rules for benefit eligibility
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The Railroad Retirement Board is updating its regulations to match changes in federal law. These changes expand who the Board is allowed to pay benefits to under the Railroad Retirement Act and Social Security Title II.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative correction to ensure the Board’s rules match current law and allow for more people to qualify for benefits based on their years of service.
Who it affects
- Railroad employees with between five and ten years of service completed after 1995
This is a final rule from the Railroad Retirement Board; readers should consult the Federal Register before making financial or legal decisions.
Agency: Railroad Retirement Board
Source: Federal Register — read the official document