This booklet is issued for the purpose of general information. Certain
limitations, exceptions and special cases are not covered.
The booklet is presented to you section by section as it appears in print.
Links to each section are listed in the menu on the left.
Background
This booklet is directed to employee annuitants and contains important
information regarding a possible increase in your railroad retirement annuity
under the Special Guaranty provision of
the Railroad Retirement Act (RRA). This guaranty assures you that the
total monthly benefits payable to you and your family will be at least the
amount you would have received if your railroad service had been covered by the
Social Security Act (SS Act).
Why This Is Important
This booklet contains information that is important to you not only before
you file your statement(s) but also after you have filed your statement(s).
Therefore, we suggest that you read this booklet and keep it handy for future
reference.
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