§217.3. Need to file an application.
20 C.F.R. § 217.3
In addition to meeting other requirements, a person must file an application to become entitled to an annuity or lump sum. Filing an application will—
Permit a formal decision on whether the person is entitled to an annuity or lump sum;
Protect a person's entitlement to an annuity for as many as 12 months before the application is filed; and
Provide the right to appeal if the person is dissatisfied with the decision (see part 260 of this chapter).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[47 FR 7647, Feb. 22, 1982, as amended at 52 FR 11017, Apr. 6, 1987]
Authority
Authority: 45 U.S.C. 231d and 45 U.S.C. 231f.
Source
Source: 47 FR 7647, Feb. 22, 1982, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[47 FR 7647, Feb. 22, 1982, as amended at 52 FR 11017, Apr. 6, 1987]