110 Legal Process for Enforcement of Support Obligations
Annuity payments under the RRA (and payments under the Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act, which the RRB also administers) may be subject to proceedings to
enforce an employee's legal obligation to provide child support or alimony
(maintenance). Such legal process should be in accord with state law and should
be directed to:
Deputy General Counsel
U.S. Railroad Retirement Board
844 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2092
Email: |
LAW@rrb.gov |
Fax: |
(312) 751-7102 |
Phone: |
(312) 751-4948 |
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110.01 Portions Subject to Garnishment
All components of an employee's annuity, including Tier I, are subject to
legal process for support enforcement, subject to applicable state and federal
exemptions.
110.02 Regulations Concerning Garnishment
Regulations of the RRB concerning garnishment of benefit payments have been
published in Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II, Part 350.
110.03 Disclosure of Benefit Information
Upon request, the RRB will provide information about any benefit payments
being made to an employee that may be attached to enforce his or her support
obligation. The RRB cannot, however, disclose the employee's current address or
any other information the disclosure of which is prohibited by Federal statute.
The Parent Locator Service,
Office of Child Support Enforcement
Department of Health and Human Services
Aerospace Building
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20447
(202) 401-9373
www.acf.hhs.gov |
has the authority to obtain information as to addresses in certain cases. |