Can you lose your railroad retirement?


Can you lose your railroad retirement? It is important to note that once you establish a current connection at the time your railroad retirement annuity begins, you never lose it, no matter what work you may perform thereafter.


How many years do you need for full railroad retirement?

be at least age 65 with at least 300 months (25 years) of railroad service, or be at least age 60 with at least 360 months (30 years) of railroad service; and, have at least 1 month of railroad service before October 1, 1981; and, have a Current Connection or Deemed Current Connection with the railroad industry (as ...