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(a) Tier I. The tier I benefit of a parent annuity ends with the earliest of the last day of the month before the month in which the parent—
(1) Dies;
(2) Becomes entitled to an old age benefit under the Social Security Act that is equal to or larger than the tier I benefit of the parent annuity before any reduction for the family maximum, unless he or she is also entitled to a tier II benefit (reduction for the family maximum is discussed in Part 228 of this chapter);
(3) Becomes entitled to another survivor annuity in a larger amount, unless he or she elects to be paid the smaller annuity; or
(4) Remarries after the employee's death, unless he or she marries a person who is entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement Act benefits as a divorced spouse, widow, widower, mother, father, parent, or disabled child.
(b) Tier II. The tier II benefit of a parent annuity ends with the earliest of the last day of the month before the month in which the parent—
(1) Dies;
(2) Remarries after the employee's death; or
(3) Becomes entitled to another survivor annuity in a larger amount, unless he or she elects to be paid the smaller annuity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 20. Employees' Benefits § 20.218.42 When a parent annuity ends - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-20-employees-benefits/cfr-sect-20-218-42/
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