RRB
Federal agency responsible for regulations under RRB.
4 regulationsEligibility for an Annuity and Family Relationships
This regulation from the Railroad Retirement Board clarifies who can receive annuity payments (regular retirement income) and how family relationships affect eligibility. It matters because it determines whether railroad workers and their relatives can receive these important retirement benefits.
Plan of Operation During a National Emergency; Delegations of Authority and Lines of Succession
This regulation establishes procedures for how the Railroad Retirement Board will continue operating and make decisions if a national emergency occurs, such as a natural disaster or crisis that disrupts normal government operations. It clarifies who is in charge, in what order, if key leaders become unavailable, ensuring that railroad workers' retirement and disability benefits continue without interruption.
Regulations under the Administrative False Claims Act
The Railroad Retirement Board is updating its rules about false claims—cases where someone knowingly submits false information to get money or benefits they aren't entitled to. These new regulations clarify how the agency will investigate these cases, what penalties people face if caught, and what rights people have to defend themselves.
Evidence of Disability
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has updated its rules for how people applying for railroad retirement benefits must prove they have a disability. This change affects railroad workers and their families who need disability benefits and clarifies what medical evidence and documentation the RRB will accept.