United States Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Information and Support - Benefits
Duluth Office
515 W 1st St, Federal Building Ste 125, Duluth, MN, 55802
(877) 772-5772
https://www.rrb.gov
Service Details
Description
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Additional Information
Administers retirement/survivor and unemployment/sickness benefit programs for railroad workers and their families.
The agency is also has administrative responsibilities under the Social Security Act for certain benefit payments and railroad workers' Medicare coverage.
Is an independent agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government
Eligibility
Railroad employees, retirees, and their families
Business Hours
9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Pine, St. Louis, Todd and Wadena counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Toll Free | (877) 772-5772 |
Last Update
4/20/2023
Other Locations
- Fargo Office 657 2nd Ave N, Rm 312, Fargo, ND, 58102
- St. Paul Office 180 5th St E, Ste 255, St. Paul, MN, 55101
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
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NS-7000.7000Railroad Workers Retirement Benefits Definition
A program established by the Railroad Workers Retirement Act and financed by contributions from railroad employers and employees which provides regular cash benefits for eligible retirees. Eligibility is based on age and length of service.
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NS-8200.7000Railroad Workers Survivors Insurance Definition
A program administered by the Railroad Retirement Board that provides monthly cash benefits for the survivors of eligible railroad workers who have died. Survivors benefits rates are figured as a percentage of the deceased worker's primary insurance amount.
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NS-9000.7000Railroad Workers Unemployment Insurance Definition
A program established by the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act which provides benefits for qualified railroad workers who are out of a job because of unemployment or illness. Eligibility and the duration and amount of payments depend on length of service, recency of employment, past earnings and availability for work. Payments are possible after other sources of income (salary, vacation pay, etc.) have been exhausted.
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TJ-3000.8000Specialized Information and Referral Definition
Programs that maintain information about community resources that are appropriate for a specific target group or human services sector (for example, youth programs or addiction services) and which link individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources and/or which provide information about community agencies and organizations that offer specialized services.
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YB-9000Young Adults Definition
Individuals who are generally between the ages of 18 and 25 depending on the ages that specific programs use for qualification.