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Railroad Workers Retirement Benefits

A program established by the Railroad Workers Retirement Act and financed by contributions from railroad employers and employees which provides regular cash benefits for eligible retirees. Eligibility is based on age and length of service.

• Service code: NS-7000.7000
• 2 providers

Social Security Retirement Benefits

A program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash payments (sometimes called old-age insurance benefits) for people age 62 and older who are fully insured. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit or may wait until age 65 and receive a full benefit. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.

• Service code: NS-7000.8000
• 19 providers