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-  Applying For Your Annuity    -  Spouse Annuity Marriage Requirements  
  -  Divorced Spouse Annuity Marriage Requirements 
  -  Age Requirements For Spouse Annuity or Divorced Spouse Annuity 
  -  Divorced Spouse Annuity Age Requirements 
  -  Annuity Based on Child-in-Care 
  -  Additional Requirements You Must Meet to Receive a Divorced Spouse Annuity 
  -  Additional Requirements for Annuities Based on 60-119 Months of Railroad Service with at Least 60 Months of Railroad Service After 1995 
  -  Selecting Type of Annuity on Your Application 
-  When Your Annuity Can Begin 
-  Reductions for Early Retirement 
-  Deductions For Earnings 
-  Reductions for Other Benefits 
-  Deductions for Other Federal Programs 
-  After You Apply for Your Annuity 
-  Important Notices 

 

When you file your application for a spouse annuity or divorced spouse annuity, your application must indicate the type of annuity for which you are filing.

**Spouse Annuity**

The type of annuity on your application should be based on whether you are filing based on your age or based on having a Child-in-Care.
                        - Choose Full Age Annuity if you believe that you qualify for a spouse annuity that is not reduced for early retirement. You should also indicate whether or not you would accept a Reduced Age Annuity should you be found not eligible for a Full Age Annuity. Full Age Annuity means that:	                           - You have attained  Full Retirement Age ;
                          - the employee is not receiving a 60/30 annuity that is reduced for retirement before age 62 with an ABD before January 2002 (see  summary chart ); and,
                          - you did not previously receive an age reduced spouse annuity or age reduced divorced spouse annuity on the same earnings record. 
                        - Choose Reduced Age Annuity if you believe that you do not meet the requirements for a spouse annuity that is not reduced for early retirement. If you previously received a spouse annuity or divorced spouse annuity on the same earnings record that had an age reduction, choose Reduced Age Annuity.
                        - Choose Reduced 60/30 Age Annuity if the employee is receiving a 60/30 annuity that is reduced for retirement before age 62 with an ABD before January 2002 (see  summary chart ).
                        - Choose Annuity Based on Children if you want your annuity to be based on having a child of the employee in your care, regardless of your age. You should also indicate whether or not you would accept a Reduced Age Annuity should you be found not eligible for a Full Age Annuity based on having a Child-in-Care.

**Divorced Spouse Annuity**

The type of annuity depends on your age and whether you were previously entitled to an annuity on the same earnings record.
                        - Choose Full Age Annuity if you meet the requirements for a divorced spouse annuity that is not reduced for early retirement. You should also indicate whether or not you would accept a Reduced Age Annuity should you be found not eligible for a Full Age Annuity. Full Age Annuity means that:	                           - You have attained  Full Retirement Age ; and,
                          - You did not receive an age reduced spouse annuity before your divorce. 
                        - Choose Reduced Age Annuity if you do not meet the requirement for a Full Age Annuity
                        - Choose Divorced Spouse With Previous Spouse Annuity Age Reduction if you previously received a spouse annuity based on the same earnings record that had an age reduction and that terminated due to your divorce from the employee.

   

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