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Cost of Living Adjustment Will Increase Railroad Retirement Benefits

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

Most railroad retirement annuities, like social security benefits, will increase in January 2026 based on a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the third quarter of 2024 to the corresponding period of the current year.

Cost-of-living increases are calculated in both the tier I and tier II portions of a railroad retirement annuity. The tier I portion, like social security benefits, will increase by 2.8 percent, which is the percentage of the CPI rise.

RRB Offices Remain Open During Shutdown

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

During the lapse in federal funding, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has announced that most ongoing annuity and benefit payments will continue and all RRB offices are expected to remain open.

RRB field offices will continue to accept new claims for unemployment and sickness benefits, as well as new applications for retirement, survivor, and disability annuities. Persons receiving ongoing annuity and benefit payments are still required to report any events that would affect their payment eligibility. Regular benefits, including vested dual benefits, will continue to be paid on the first of the month.

RRB Relocates Wichita District Office

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) recently relocated the Wichita District Office to the U.S. Courthouse Building, 401 North Market Street, Room B-56, Wichita, Kansas, 67202. The office opened to the public on June 27. The previous office was in a commercial office park at 2020 North Webb Road. The new location will provide a more central location in the downtown area.

Map featuring the seven RRB offices that may be closed.

DOGE/GSA to Close Seven RRB Regional Offices

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently posted lists that identify buildings and properties that are set to be sold and disposed. There are around 440 properties on this list, 18 of which hold RRB field offices.

Senate Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Funding for RRB: But It’s Not Enough

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

In our September NARVRE newsletter, Garey Faley, the National Legislative Director of NARVRE, wrote a compelling article about the need for NARVRE members to take action in this unprecedented political era. Here is a summary of what’s happening with government funding and how it’s affecting the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB).

Funding for the Railroad Retirement Board

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

Since the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) is a federal agency, it is required to submit a fiscal year budget in preparation for the President’s yearly budget review. Present day, the Railroad Retirement Board funding is $128M. The President’s FY24 budget for the Railroad Retirement Board is $138.575M. While this is an increase, it only supports around 729 full-time employees.

U.S. Railroad Retirement Board

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844 North Rush Street 312-751-7154 (fax)

Chicago, Illinois 60611-2092 rrb.gov

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RRB News U.S. Railroad Retirement Board

Written by NARVRE. Posted in Alerts and News.

For the last four years, Republicans in Washington have underfunded the Social Security Administration to the tune of $2.7 billion resulting in the closures of 80 Social Security field offices and 500 contact stations across the country. They are attempting to undermine our Social Security system through a depletion of services.