20 CFR § 217.1 - Introduction.

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title: "20 CFR § 217.1 - Introduction."
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title_name: "Employees' Benefits"
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chapter_name: "RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD"
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subchapter_name: "REGULATIONS UNDER THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT"
part_number: "217"
part_name: "APPLICATION FOR ANNUITY OR LUMP SUM"
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# 217.1 Introduction.

This part prescribes how to apply for an annuity or lump-sum payment under this chapter. It contains the rules for the filing and cancellation of an application and the period of time the application is in effect. Eligibility requirements for an annuity and for a lump-sum payment are found respectively in parts 216 and 234 of this chapter.

[54 FR 13363, Apr. 3, 1989]