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          Survivor Annuity
          Part VI - After You Apply For Your Annuity
          Notice Of Railroad Retirement Board Decision About Your Application
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              Part I - Applying For Your Annuity
          Part II - Types of Annuities
          Part III - Requirements For An Annuity
          Part IV - Furnishing Proof To Support Your Application
          Part V - General Information
          Part VI - After You Apply For Your Annuity
                                Notice Of Railroad Retirement Board Decision About Your Application
          How Payments Are Made
          Changing Account or Financial Organization
          Change of Address
          Part VII - How Your Annuity Is Computed
          Part VIII - Medicare Benefits
          Part IX - Federal Income Tax And Your Benefits
          Paperwork Reduction Act and Privacy Act Notices
          Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
          Fraud and Abuse Hot Line Notice Of Railroad Retirement Board Decision About Your Application
							 
							
							
            Using the information on your application and the proofs, the RRB will decide if an annuity can be paid.

If an annuity cannot be paid, the RRB will send you a letter which explains:

why an annuity cannot be paid; and
	what you can do if you disagree with the reason an annuity cannot be paid.If an annuity can be paid, you will receive:

a letter which shows the amount of the monthly payment and other information about your entitlement to an annuity; and
	a payment for the amount which is due from the beginning date of your annuity through the month before the payment is received.Sometimes the RRB will not be able to make a decision on your application without additional information. If so, you will be contacted by an RRB representative. You will be asked to send us the additional forms, proofs, or statements that are needed.

You will receive your first payment, or a decision, within 65 days of the date you file your application, or become entitled to benefits, if later. If you are already receiving a spouse annuity, you will receive your first payment, or a decision, within 35 days of the date we receive notice of the employee's death. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, please contact us so we can find out what is causing the delay. If you need to personally visit one of our field offices, please call for an appointment. You will not be refused service if you do not have an appointment, but our staff can serve you better when an appointment is made. Railroad Retirement Board offices are open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. For additional assistance, contact the nearest field office of the RRB  or call 877-772-5772.
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