June 2009
RRB releases benefit rate increase for Railroad Unemployment and Sickness benefits. Click here to read the release.
Category Archives: Railroad Retirement
RRB Releases Q&A on the Extended Unemployment Benefits Provided Through the Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Signed into law by President Barack Obama, includes provisions that affect railroad retirement annuitants and railroad workers. Click here to read the release from the RRB.
The Railroad Retirement Board Releases 2009 Overview of Benefits
The benefits described in this release include retirement and disability annuities provided under the Railroad Retirement Act. It also includes benefits available to spouses and survivors. For answers to any questions or to obtain the RRB pamphlets on Medicare or unemployment call the toll-free line at 1-877-772-5772 or visit www.rrb.gov. Click here to view the RRB
February 2009
Q & A for Federal Income Tax and Railroad Retirement benefits. Click here for the report.
2009 Railroad Retirement and Unemployment Insurance Taxes
All active members should know that the amounts of compensation subject to railroad retirement tier I and tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2009. The tax rates will remain unchanged. Click here for the 2009 RRB retirement and unemployment taxes update
Questions and Answers on the 2009 RRB Appeals Procedures
Any person claiming retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has the right to appeal unfavorable determinations on their claims. Click here for the RRB appeals procedure Q&A.
RRB Implementing Next Phase of New Toll-Free Service Project
The Railroad Retirement Board will begin phasing in nationwide toll-free telephone service starting in late November 2008 to provide customers with easy access to the agency’s field offices. First Phase Next Phase Updated February 11, 2009
Medicare Part B Premiums for 2009
Good news! The standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2009 will remain the same as it was in 2008. Click here to find out more.
Retiree Earnings Limits to Rise in 2009
Those railroad retirement annuitants subject to earnings restrictions can earn more in 2009 without having their benefits reduced, as a result of increases in earnings limits indexed to average national wage increases. Find out more.
Railroad Retirement Benefit Increases Announced for 2009
Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, are scheduled to increase in January 2009 on the basis of the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the 12 months preceding October 2008. Click here for more. Posted October 29, 2008