§216.12. When current connection is required.

20 C.F.R. § 216.12

(a)

A current connection is required to qualify an individual for the following types of railroad retirement benefits:

(1)

An employee occupational disability annuity as described in subpart D of this part;

(2)

A supplemental annuity as described in subpart E of this part;

(3)

An employee vested dual benefit in certain cases;

(4)

A survivor annuity as described in subparts G, H, and I of this part; and

(5)

A lump-sum death payment as described in part 234 of this chapter.

(b)

A current connection which was established when an employee's annuity began is effective for—

(1)

Any annuity under this part for which the employee later becomes eligible; and

(2)

Any survivor annuity under this part or a lump-sum death payment under part 234 of this chapter.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231f.

Source: 56 FR 28692, June 24, 1991, unless otherwise noted.