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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A divorced spouse annuity begins on the later of either the date chosen by the applicant or the earliest date permitted by law.
(b) Earliest date permitted by law—
(1) General rules. The earliest date permitted by law is the latest of—
(i) The day after the day the claimant last worked for a railroad employer;
(ii) The beginning date of the employee annuity;
(iii) The first day of the first full month in which the employee annuitant is age 62 if the employee has not been granted a period of disability;
(iv) The first day of the month in which the employee annuitant attains age 62 if the employee has been granted a period of disability; or
(v) The first day of the month in which the final decree of divorce is effective.
(2) Full-age annuity. The earliest date permitted by law is the latest of—
(i) The month shown in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;
(ii) The first day of the month in which the claimant attains full retirement age;
(iii) The first day of the twelfth month before the month in which the application is filed if the employee is a disability annuitant or has been granted a period of disability; or
(iv) The first day of the sixth full month before the month in which the application is filed if the employee is not entitled to a disability annuity or a period of disability.
(3) Reduced-age annuity. The earliest date permitted by law is the latest of—
(i) The month shown in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;
(ii) The first day of the first full month the claimant is age 62 if the application is filed in or before that month; or
(iii) The first day of the month in which the application is filed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.218.12 When a divorced spouse annuity begins - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-20-employees-benefits/cfr-sect-20-218-12/
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