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8.6.7.A.1 Railroad Retirement Benefits Retirement Benefits are available to railroad workers who are at least age 65 and have at least 10 years of railroad service. A railroad worker may retire with reduced benefits at age 60, depending on his length of service. 8.6.7.A.2 Survivor Benefits The following individuals may be eligible to receive survivor benefits. • A widow who is caring for a child under age 18 or disabled • A widow when she reaches age 60 • A widow age 50 who is permanently disabled and unable to work in regular employment • An unmarried child under the age of 18 or under age 22 if a full-time student • An unmarried child over age 18 if he became permanently disabled before age 22 and was dependent on the railroad worker ➢ Sickness Benefits A railroad worker who is off work due to illness may be eligible to receive Sickness Benefits. A railroad worker may receive up to 60% of his salary. ➢ Unemployment Benefits If a railroad worker is laid off, he may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board. In order to be eligible for these benefits, the railroad worker must meet the eligibility criteria similar to that for receiving UCI Benefits. A railroad worker is not eligible to receive both benefits. He can receive only the benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board. 8.6.7.A.3 Disability Benefits Disabled railroad workers who have at least 10 years of service may qualify for benefits.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 8

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8.6.7.A.1 Railroad Retirement Benefits Retirement Benefits are available to railroad workers who are at least age 65 and have at least 10 years of railroad service. A railroad worker may retire with reduced benefits at age 60, depending on his length of service. 8.6.7.A.2 Survivor Benefits The following individuals may be eligible to receive survivor benefits. • A widow who is caring for a child under age 18 or disabled • A widow when she reaches age 60 • A widow age 50 who is permanently disabled and unable to work in regular employment • An unmarried child under the age of 18 or under age 22 if a full-time student • An unmarried child over age 18 if he became permanently disabled before age 22 and was dependent on the railroad worker ➢ Sickness Benefits A railroad worker who is off work due to illness may be eligible to receive Sickness Benefits. A railroad worker may receive up to 60% of his salary. ➢ Unemployment Benefits If a railroad worker is laid off, he may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board. In order to be eligible for these benefits, the railroad worker must meet the eligibility criteria similar to that for receiving UCI Benefits. A railroad worker is not eligible to receive both benefits. He can receive only the benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board. 8.6.7.A.3 Disability Benefits Disabled railroad workers who have at least 10 years of service may qualify for benefits.