Railroad Retirement Spouse Benefits
March 3, 2017
In addition to the retirement annuities payable to employees, the Railroad Retirement Act, like the Social Security Act, also provides annuities for the spouses of retired employees. Payment of a spouse annuity is made directly to the wife or husband of the employee. Divorced spouses may also qualify for benefits.
Click here to read the questions and answers that describe the benefits payable to spouses and the eligibility requirements.