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Social Insurance for Railroad Workers
undefined Social Insurance for Railroad Workers?
undefined Social Insurance for Railroad Workers?
In order to qualify for railroad retirement benefits, you must have been a railroad worker for at least 10 years, or for at least 5 years after 1995. Workers can receive full retirement benefits at age 60 with 30 years of service. The RRB also pays benefits to family members and survivors of railroad workers. In order to qualify for railroad unemployment or sickness benefits, an employee must have had earnings of at least $3,325 in 2011 or $3,412.50 in 2012.
For more information about this program and eligibility requirements, please contact your local field office by calling the RRB toll-free at 1-877-772-5772. You can also find the address of the nearest field office through the field office locator.
You may also email:
opa@rrb.gov
People who are hearing impaired may call this toll-free TTY number:
312-751-4701
